(Dagbladet): Rafael Nadal has struggled to find tennis shape over the last year and admitted in March that he struggles with self-esteem.
Recently, he was also beaten on clay by Andy Murray, which is unusual fare for the Spanish clay king.
Soon starter starter Roland Garros tournament. Nadal has ravaged the gravel in Paris in recent years and won all nine times in the last ten editions, but now many fear that there will be a stop.
Nadal comes into the tournament ranked No. seven in the world, his lowest ranking in the past decade. The 28 year old has not won on clay court during this period, which has gotten people to dismiss him.
Nadal is seeded sixth in the tournament he has been absolutely superb . Many believe it is entirely the fault of the organizer.
Now he has the support of his female colleague tennis Maria Sharapova.
– Everyone expects so much of Rafa at this time of year. He loses a few games, but to ask so many questions, I think it is disrespectful, says Sharapova according to Sky Sports.
– He’s an amazing champion and has no reason to be here to do the same again. The willingness and motivation to continue and prove to himself what he can do is remarkable, says Sharapova.
The female tennis star believes the treatment of Nadal is “sad”.
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