Tennis News: Rafael Nadal expressed his frustration after tennis players were still unable to practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic through Instagram Live.
Rafael Nadal wonder why he can’t practice. The Spanish government has extended the lockdown period until May 9 with all the population in Spain having to stay in their homes, except for a number of people who work in specific sectors.
“Yes, I cannot understand very well, because we cannot play tennis when many people keep working. While this sport keeps a safe distance and we play on the opposite side of the field, “said world number 2 Nadal.
“But I understand that we are in a very critical situation, that the government is dealing with something unexpected, and I also understand that the last thing they think about is who can and cannot practice.”
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“I understand the situation and there are certainly many things that are illogical, but you have to accept the rules.”
“I don’t play tennis. I don’t have a field in my home and I miss it a little. I try to keep doing my physical exercise routine. From the fitness center at my academy, they can send some machines when the lockdown period starts, so I try to practice a little in the morning and evening. “
“It’s important to keep your mind and body focused, and that is what I try to do all the time.”
Previously, through the inaugural Instagram live broadcast, world number 2 Rafael Nadal gave a clue that he and his wife hope to have their first child in the near future.
Speaking for an hour, Nadal discussed a number of topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic that killed more than 100,000 people and made tennis freeze.
