The Spanish tennis icon will return to the court at the MGM Slam exhibition set for February 28 at the T-Mobile Arena. Having previously faced Carlos Alcaraz at the venue, he remains open to future exhibition or doubles appearances alongside longtime rival Roger Federer. Beyond his personal fitness, the former world number one highlighted ongoing issues with tour demands, suggesting adjustments to mandatory events and the post-US Open calendar.
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The upcoming Las Vegas appearance serves as a benchmark to see if Nadal's body can withst…: The upcoming Las Vegas appearance serves as a benchmark to see if Nadal's body can withstand intense preparation.
Nadal did not dismiss the prospect of future doubles or exhibition matches featuring his…: Nadal did not dismiss the prospect of future doubles or exhibition matches featuring his longtime rival Roger Federer.
The former world number one advocated for calendar reform, criticizing mandatory tourname…: The former world number one advocated for calendar reform, criticizing mandatory tournaments and the prevalence of hard courts.
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Nov 4 : Former world number one Rafa Nadal is enjoying life after tennis and is largely free of the daily pain that marked the final years of his career, but says an upcoming Las Vegas exhibition will test whether his body can again withstand serious preparation.
Nadal, who retired from professional tennis two years ago, has stepped up his training ahead of February's MGM Slam while juggling business commitments and family life with his two young children.
"Life is treating me well," Nadal told Reuters from his home in Mallorca, Spain.
"I'm enjoying this new chapter, travelling more than expected, working more than I expected, to tell you the truth, but in a good way."
The 22-times Grand Slam champion said he had been concerned about his physical condition after retirement, having endured years of injuries and pain during his career.
"After two years of being retired, I can say that most of the time I am in good shape," Nadal said. "I am not going through a lot of pain on a daily basis, something that for me…
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