Rafael Nadal arrived in London on Monday and he already had one practice session at the major with his Uncle Toni Nadal believing him as one of the favourites.
61-year-old Toni Nadal who coached Nadal for the majority of his career feels pretty confident about his nephew's ability to do well at Wimbledon. He spoke to a radio show in Mallorca admitting that Nadal is feeling good and the treatment worked.
Rafa is fine, the treatment is working. Rafa is quite happy and we are confident in the fact that things go well. I think he will be one of the favourites, even if the main favourite is still Djokovic, and you have to keep an eye on Berrettini and Hurkacz. If Rafa is lucky enough to pass the first week, he’ll be competitive in the second,
He further added that Nadal generally prefers to rest and only practice the week before a slam hence why he opted against playing in Mallorca. There were some rumblings he might do it but he will experience some competitive tennis on the grass with an exhibition event where Djokovic will also play.
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