MADRID, April 27 — Rafael Nadal said on Sunday that he was “very pessimistic” over a full resumption of the professional tennis circuit which has been halted by the coronavirus pandemic. “From my point of view, I’m very pessimistic that the circuit can resume a normal activity,”...
Nadal had already told Spanish radio that he thought it would be 'difficult' to stage one of the majors 'in the short or medium term'. — Reuters pic
“From my point of view, I’m very pessimistic that the circuit can resume a normal activity,” said the world number two in a virtual chat origanized by the Spanish Federation of Tennis involving the team that won last year’s Davis Cup. Nadal said he hoped that restrictions can be relaxed gradually, but added that he was aware that the global health situation is serious.
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