Rafael Nadal will play at Wimbledon later this month if his body allows him to, he said on Sunday subsequent to winning Roland Garros for a record-broadening fourteenth time.
“I am going to be in Wimbledon if my body is ready to be in Wimbledon. Wimbledon is not a tournament that I want to miss,” said Nadal.
Nadal, a two-time Wimbledon champion, obliterated Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 to remain undefeated in Roland Garros finals.
The 36-year-old, who has won the season’s initial two majors, presently claims a men’s record 22 Grand Slam singles titles – two a bigger number of than closest opponents Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Wimbledon begins on June 27.
“Wimbledon is a priority, always has been a priority. If I’m able to play with anti-inflammatories yes,” Nadal said.
“To play with anaesthetic injections, I do not want to put myself in that position again. It can happen once but no it’s not the philosophy of life I want to follow.
“Let’s see. I am always a positive guy and always expect the things are going the right way. Let’s be confident, let’s be positive and let’s see what’s going on.”
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