Rafael Nadal faces ban from farewell tournament as Spaniard left praying for rule change
Rafael Nadal may run into trouble if he looks to represent Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with current ITF rules preventing him from playing in the tournament. The Spaniard would need a special exemption, like the one Roger Federer received before Tokyo 2020, if he is to get his pre-retirement wish.
Nadal shed light on his future plans during a tell-all interview in Spain earlier this week. The veteran tennis star has been out of action since January as he continues to recover from a series of injury woes, and he is planning to return to the court in 2024.
“I’m not going to tell you that it’s my last year 100 per cent and that I have it planned,” he said. “Because what if it’s not like that? My hope is in two months to know how and where I am. The 2024 Olympics in Paris would be a nice end to my career if I feel good.”
Nadal went on to explain that he is keen on forming a doubles partnership with compatriot and reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz.
