Rafael Nadal, whose participation in the Olympic singles tournament was uncertain due to discomfort in his right thigh for several days, ” is ready to play “, said David Ferrer, the team’s coach, on Sunday, July 28, on a Spanish television channel. The important thing is that today he warmed up and is ready to play. “, he said on TVE, shortly after Nadal, victorious in doubles on Saturday alongside Carlos Alcaraz, trained for a few minutes late in the morning. The 38-year-old Spaniard is scheduled for the second match of the day on the Philippe-Chatrier court against the Hungarian Marton Fucsovics, 83rd in the world. In the event of victory, “Rafa” would then face Novak Djokovic in the second round, a clash of legends hoped for by tennis fans, and a match that could undoubtedly be their last duel.
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