Rafael Nadal could barely bend his legs in 2013, says Uncle Toni
In a column for El Pais, Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni, recalled his nephew's knee pain dated back to a few years ago speaking of Andy Murray's retirement. Between June 2012 and February 2013, for seven months Nadal did not compete.
'Dealing with pain is very complicated', wrote Toni. 'It's very difficult to focus on the shots and on the match development when you need to sustain pain and avoid certain movements. In 2013, Rafael could barely fold his legs due to his knee pain and, with not less difficulty, he had to adapt. When the hip is affected, it's difficult to continue in the competition. Gustavo Kuerten, another big number one, had to retire for the same problem. Andy Murray's best was on hard court and his Zenit and major successes were seen at Wimbledon, that had to wait 77 years to celebrate the title of another Brit since that Fred Perry would lift the trophy for the last time, in 1936. I feel for Andy retiring in 2019. I would like to keep enjoying his tennis for a few more years. I hope he ends his career at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. Fans will know how to thank him for all what he did.'
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from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2SeKjIp
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