Nadal will only play French Open if he can 'compete well'

24 Apr

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22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal celebrates a point against Alex de Minaur in the second round of the 2024 Barcelona Open. (Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels "capable enough to compete well".

The 14-time Roland Garros champion conceded that if the action in Paris were to kick off today, he would not be able to participate but vowed to keep fighting for the chance to play at his most successful tournament one last time.

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