Rafael Nadal has said that he will take some time following the conclusion of his 2024 Paris Olympics campaign to think about what he wants to do next. Although the Spaniard has yet to confirm it, there is widespread perception that this season may be his last on tour. However, the former World No. 1 has committed to playing at the 2024 Laver Cup, where he is set to be one of the stars of Team Europe.
Nadal is heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, his final appearance at the prestigious Games, on an uncertain note. The Spaniard recently complained of physical discomfort in his legs during doubles training in Paris and was given a rest day by his coach, Carlos Moya, on Thursday, July 25. While the two-time Olympic gold medalist has confirmed his doubles participation alongside Carlos Alcaraz, doubts remain regarding his singles participation at the event.
There are also question marks over Nadal’s plans after the Olympics. He features prominently on the entry list for the 2024 US Open but has yet to commit to playing at Flushing Meadows. Recently, in an interview with Spanish media outlet Onda Cero, the former World No. 1 stated that he is currently living life day-to-day with a positive mindset.
“Nothing is linear in this life. There are moments and states, which normally go hand in hand with physical states. I try to enjoy and live what I feel at each moment, always with a positive vision of what my day to day is within my possibilities,”
Nadal told Onda Cero (translated from Spanish).
The 22-time Major winner cast doubt on his future, suggesting that he will carefully consider his schedule after his 2024 Paris Olympics campaign concludes. However, Nadal confirmed his commitment to participating in the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin. The Spaniard’s last appearance at the Laver Cup was in London in 2022, where Roger Federer’s farewell from the sport took center stage.
“After here I am going to take some time to think carefully about what I need for myself as a person, what I really want to do. I will play the Laver Cup,”
Nadal added.
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