Nadal is currently dealing with a foot injury that forced him to pull out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. The Spaniard’s movement looked compromised during his campaign in Washington, drastically reducing his chances of defending his Canada Masters title this week.
But according to renowned coach and analyst Paul Annacone, Nadal’s stint in Washington had some benefits. Annacone said the Spaniard’s presence in the city lifted the mood of the public, who turned up in droves to watch Nadal even during practice sessions.
The American added that participating at the ATP 500 event gave Nadal an opportunity to explore Washington and take in its beautiful sights.
Annacone, who has coached the likes of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer in the past, asserted that Nadal played at a good level in his opener against Jack Sock despite his physical niggles.
“You could tell that the crowd really appreciated him being there” - Eugenie Bouchard on Rafael Nadal
Eugenie Bouchard, who is currently ranked 133rd, also gave her thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s appearance in Washington. The Canadian said the Spaniard left it all out on court against Sock, despite visibly struggling with his foot.
Bouchard also said the audience was delighted to see Nadal play in Washington for the first time ever.
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title: “Everyone Wanted To Watch Rafael Nadal Play In Washington His Competitive Spirit Is Amazing Paul Annacone” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Todd Wilson”
Nadal is currently dealing with a foot injury that forced him to pull out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. The Spaniard’s movement looked compromised during his campaign in Washington, drastically reducing his chances of defending his Canada Masters title this week.
But according to renowned coach and analyst Paul Annacone, Nadal’s stint in Washington had some benefits. Annacone said the Spaniard’s presence in the city lifted the mood of the public, who turned up in droves to watch Nadal even during practice sessions.
The American added that participating at the ATP 500 event gave Nadal an opportunity to explore Washington and take in its beautiful sights.
Annacone, who has coached the likes of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer in the past, asserted that Nadal played at a good level in his opener against Jack Sock despite his physical niggles.
“You could tell that the crowd really appreciated him being there” - Eugenie Bouchard on Rafael Nadal
Eugenie Bouchard, who is currently ranked 133rd, also gave her thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s appearance in Washington. The Canadian said the Spaniard left it all out on court against Sock, despite visibly struggling with his foot.
Bouchard also said the audience was delighted to see Nadal play in Washington for the first time ever.
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