However, Nadal didn’t just reach Paris, he also regained the Roland Garros crown in style. And while the 36-year-old, who suffers from Mueller-Weiss syndrome, was repeatedly asked about the condition of his foot during the tournament, he kept insisting he would talk about it once his campaign ended.
True to his word, in his press conference after the tournament Nadal made public how he dealt with the injury. The 22-time Slam champion stated that he had to use anesthetic injections and anti-inflammatories during the event to numb the pain in his foot.
While sympathies have poured in from all corners since that revelation, compatriot and three-time Olympian Jose Luis Gonzalez has a different viewpoint. In an interview with Spanish newspaper ABC, Gonzalez accused Nadal of victimizing himself by talking about his injuries.
The 64-year-old former middle-distance runner also claimed that athletes should never talk about their physical problems.
Rafael Nadal and wife Maria Francisca Perello are reportedly expecting their first child
According to a report in Spanish magazine Hola, Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello are expecting their first child. The couple is yet to confirm the news.
In 2017, Nadal expressed his desire to start a family and have kids.
The news comes on the same day as the Balearic government decided to honor the 14-time Roland Garros champion for his accomplishments throughout his career.
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