Rafael Nadal moved closer to a decision on pulsed radiofrequency therapy as part of his ongoing effort to manage a troublesome foot issue. He spent part of last Tuesday in Barcelona monitoring how his foot responds to therapy, and on Sunday, June 5, he and the Mallorca Championship setup were seen at Santa Ponça Country Club, the venue for this week’s Mallorca Championship. The visit served as an early signal of how his injury is affecting his ability to train and his level of comfort on the turf as he contemplates future competitions.
Arriving early in the day to assess his condition, Nadal tested his footwear and conducted some light movements on the grass, all without the racket in hand. The plan for the coming days includes a more substantial practice session to gauge his endurance on the surface and to determine whether he can handle the demands of the next major event, a tournament that fans eagerly anticipate. The Wimbledon Championships run from June 27 to July 10 and loom as a key milestone in Nadal’s calendar this year.
Toni Nadal, the uncle and former coach of the Manacor native, spoke with confidence about the possibility of Nadal competing at Wimbledon, noting that the treatment had been progressing well. The remarks were echoed by Felix Auger-Aliassime, a Canadian coach who observed positive signs in Nadal’s recovery process.
Moments after lifting the fourteenth Musketeers trophy in a packed press conference, Nadal explained the goals of his treatment plan. The aim is to extend the period during which his feet remain comfortable and to reduce reliance on injections right before matches at Roland Garros. Nadal emphasized his commitment to continuing the treatment and to competing, while acknowledging the risk of a treatment that does not deliver the desired relief. He explained that if no improvement occurs, he would reassess his options and consider a longer pause from competition. The possibility of surgery had been discussed previously, but it would entail a lengthy break from the sport, something Nadal preferred to avoid given his age and career stage.
Nadal also clarified that reinjections would not be part of his Wimbledon plan. If a reinjection were necessary, he indicated he would choose not to play rather than risk longer-term harm, underscoring his careful approach to managing his condition while pursuing the chance to compete at the highest levels.