Nadal has not played competitively since suffering a stress fracture in his rib at last month’s Indian Wells Masters, where he lost in the final to Taylor Fritz. The injury occurred during the third set of the Mallorcan’s semifinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
So far, the injury has forced the World No. 4 to withdraw from last week’s Monte-Carlo Masters and the ongoing Barcelona Open. The 35-year-old is yet to confirm whether he will compete at the Madrid Masters, which begins on May 1.
The Spaniard’s uncle and former coach Toni Nadal recently revealed that he expects his nephew to compete at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Speaking to Eurosport, two-time Roland Garros finalist Corretja questioned whether returning to action in Madrid would be the right decision for Nadal.
The Spaniard then asserted that Nadal must do what is necessary to be in the best shape for Roland Garros, which is set to start on May 22.
“We cannot lie believing that a Masters 1000 title will change his career or his life - but another Major, I think it will” - Alex Corretja on Rafael Nadal
Alex Corretja also stressed that winning another Grand Slam title is much more important for Rafael Nadal than securing another Masters 1000 crown.
The 13-time Roland Garros champion has won the Madrid Masters five times. Four of his triumphs have come since the Masters 1000 event switched to clay from indoor hardcourts in 2009.
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