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Nadal’s uncle expects him to play at French Open

MADRID — The uncle and former coach of Rafael Nadal says the 22-time Grand Slam winner plans to be again slot in time to play the French Open subsequent month.

Toni Nadal advised Spain’s Radio Marca on Friday his nephew will quickly be able to return from a hip damage that has sidelined him since January. Toni Nadal, who coached Rafael till the top of the 2017 season, stated he expects him to attempt to come again at Rome in early May.

“He’s going to play in Paris, although how he trains in the coming weeks and what he can do in Rome will be important to measure his aspirations there,” Toni Nadal stated.

Rafael Nadal is present process a gradual restoration from a left hip flexor damage on the Australian Open. The challenge has saved him from enjoying at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid.

The 36-year-old Nadal gained his record-extending 14th French Open title final 12 months.

The French Open begins on May 28. Given Nadal’s age and bother with accidents, it might be his final greatest shot at breaking his tie of Grand Slam titles with Novak Djokovic.

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