ITF Encourages Injured Nadal to Compete in 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Following hip injury and recent surgery, former world number one Nadal's plans for 2024 remain unclear with ITF optimistic about a potential "storybook ending" at Roland Garros, where Nadal has won 14 Grand Slam titles.

• Nadal, the 37-year-old former world number one, has been sidelined due to a hip injury he sustained during a second-round loss at the Australian Open in mid-January.
• Following recent surgery, the Spanish tennis legend is stepping up his recovery, evident from videos of his training posted on social media.
• Although the Australian Open tournament director announced Nadal would return to Grand Slam tennis at Melbourne Park, the player's representative denied a set timeline for his comeback.
• Nadal had previously expressed his intention to retire after the 2024 season, hoping to conclude his career with a performance at the Paris Games taking place at Roland Garros where Nadal has achieved most of his Grand Slam victories.
• ITF Chief, David Haggerty, shared that the federation will make every effort to encourage Nadal to participate in the games, considering this could be a storybook ending for his illustrious career.

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