Rafael Nadal has all but confirmed that 2024 will be his last year on the ATP tour (or is it really?). Where will the Spaniard be closing the curtain on his illustrious career? He was recently added to Team Europe for the Laver Cup in September, which takes place in Berlin. This came as a surprise to many, including myself. Many had speculated that he would end his decorated career at Roland Garros or the Olympics on Philippe Chatrier (with both being held in Paris on clay). However, it looks like the plan is for him to play further into …
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Faizan Chaudhrey
Faizan Chaudhrey
Faizan is a tennis fan that writes on Tennisnerd about players, tournament previews and other analysis topics of the ATP and WTA tour.
With Aryna Sabalenka the reigning champion in Madrid and Elena Rybakina recently beating clay maestro Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart; the first clay court WTA Masters 1000 event of the year is set to be an exhilarating tournament, with lots to ponder going into it. Madrid is a unique tournament in that it provides faster than normal conditions for a clay event. The Spanish city is located at an altitude of 2,130 ft (650m) and is low in humidity; this causes the ball to travel quicker through the air. So do not be surprised if players find it easier to hold …