Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal has had a tough year so far. Injuries have sidelined the 22-time Grand Slam champion for the majority of the season. However, Nadal is working hard to make a comeback to professional tennis, and his efforts are showing.
Nadal was playing at the Australian Open when he suffered a major injury to his hip. He tried to make a comeback, but in the end, he underwent arthroscopic surgery to deal with it. It has been a difficult few months for Rafa, who is slowly recuperating and rehabilitating. On the plus side, Nadal is showing signs of improvement.
Rafa has started sharing updates on Instagram. He recently took to the social media site to post a clip of himself walking on the treadmill at the gym.
Treadmill work for Rafael Nadal today 🏃🏻♂️
📸 Rafa’s IG pic.twitter.com/UW2oIYv1tN
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) November 10, 2023
Nadal looked very physically fit in the video clip. Months of hard work post-surgery are finally paying off for the Spanish maestro. Nadal looks like he is at the peak of his health once again.
Fans, however, had a field day with the clip on social media. Many fans drew comparisons between Nadal and a raging bull, owing to his physique. A lot of fans are simply excited to see him prepare for a comeback. Here are a few reactions to the clip.
They both have the same training pic.twitter.com/J8urhToCDX
— Hanma (@Mister_S87) November 10, 2023
Look at his body! Raging bull
— ArvindSam (@ImArvisam) November 10, 2023
Given how tennis fans have reacted to Nadal’s workout video, a lot of fans will be queueing up for a gym membership soon. Nadal has always been one of the fittest players on the tour, and a lot of it can be credited to the hours he spends at the gym.
Rafael Nadal is determined to make a comeback
The former world number one has dropped hints about his return in the past. Moreover, Rafa is no stranger to staging incredible comebacks, be it from an injury or from the jaws of defeat. This time is no different, either.
There have been a lot of uncertainties about his health since his surgery. The initial prognosis of needing five months to recover dashed his hopes of returning to court this year. But Nadal is just as relentless in her personal life as he is while playing.
Rafael Nadal plans to play at the Australian Open
There has been a lot of speculation about Rafa’s imminent return. Craig Tilley, the director of the Australian Open, had stated that the star would play the tournament in 2024. Now it seems more likely than ever before.
Rafael Nadal upping the intensity of practice 🔥
📸 Babolat FB pic.twitter.com/oC2ABvtw4B
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) November 9, 2023
A new clip of Nadal practicing surfaced on social media recently. He seems to be moving nicely and is well on track to return if all goes according to plan.
Rafael Nadal has always used setbacks as stepping stones to success. His dedication and fighting spirit make him the champion that he is today.