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Toni Nadal confident of Rafael Nadal s Wimbledon 2022 participation

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd at the French Open uncle, Toni Nadal, has insisted that he will play at Wimbledon. The Spaniard is nursing a chronic foot injury and has vowed to fight hard to continue playing. However, his participation in has been in doubt due to the recurring injury. , Uncle Toni sounded positive and said he expected his nephew to take part in the grass Slam. He explained that Nadal responded well to and was positive about his chances. "First he said: Everything hurts. But when we talked yesterday, he said it's going much better. He wants to train. And if he has a small chance, he will play at Wimbledon. He goes to the grass on Monday," Toni Nadal said. Nadal feels that if the new treatment goes well, he can prolong his illustrious career. Toni Nadal said on Saturday that his nephew Rafael looks on track to play at Wimbledon, where the first round begins on June 27, as treatment continues on the world number four's foot problem Toni Nadal said on Saturday that his nephew Rafael looks on track to play at Wimbledon, where the first round begins on June 27, as treatment continues on the world number four's foot problem Toni Nadal explained that Nadal's foot injury will not be a long-term issue. Nadal's uncle said that an operation could solve the issue permanently but would end his tennis career. "Later on it's not a problem, it's just a problem playing right now," Toni Nadal said, adding, "If he has an operation, everything is gone. But if he has an operation, he can no longer play at a high level. That's why he doesn't want to do it. But an operation wouldn't be an issue otherwise." If all goes well, Nadal should make a return to for the first time since 2019.

Müller-Weiss syndrome the chronic foot injury Rafael Nadal is suffering from

Rafael Nadal reacts after hurting his foot at the 2020 Australian open has had his fair share of injuries but has always battled hard to win at the top level. But a chronic foot injury has haunted the 14-time champion throughout his career. is a foot injury in which the bone tissue of the scaphoid dies off the foot skeleton. It's a painful condition and has been a major impediment for Nadal. He needed to numb his aching nerve while competing in the 2022 French Open. Nadal on crutches as he heads home to recover from foot treatment: "Just a few days after winning the French Open, Rafael Nadal has undergone treatment on his foot. The 22-time Grand Slam champion suffers from Mueller-Weiss syndrome, which is a rare… Nadal on crutches as he heads home to recover from foot treatment: "Just a few days after winning the French Open, Rafael Nadal has undergone treatment on his foot. The 22-time Grand Slam champion suffers from Mueller-Weiss syndrome, which is a rare… He was diagnosed with this rare foot injury back in 2005, the same year he won his first title. Last year, Nadal pulled out of the and missed the rest of the season to undergo treatment. Nadal explained that he was suffering excruciating pain and needed to find a solution. “Honestly, I have been suffering much more than I should with my foot for a year and I need to take some time to find a solution to this problem or at least improve it in order to continue to have options for the next few years,” Nadal said. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1396 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found