Rafael Nadal reflections as the end nears; Rome - stories galore

The Tennis Podcast

David Law

Wimbledon, Sports, Tennis, Sports & Recreation

4.5 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2023

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

It's been quite a day in tennis as Rafael Nadal held a press conference to announce that he will be missing Roland Garros while he takes an extended break from the sport in an attempt to recover from the injury he sustained at the Australian Open. He also said that he plans to retire after the 2024 season. In this show we react to that news, discuss the reasons behind his decisions, ponder what his farewell tour may be like, and offer some reflections on one of the greatest players this sport has ever seen.

We also go through the main talking points from the last few days in Rome - Carlos Alcaraz's shock defeat to Fabian Marozsan, aggro unexpectedly involving Cameron Norrie, Holger Rune's brilliance to beat Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek's injury, and a thrilling run of form from Jelena Ostapenko. What does it all mean for Roland Garros?

Finally, David speaks to Christopher Clarey, who, after 30 years, is leaving The New York Times to become a full-time author.

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1:05.8	You might wonder what on earth is going on.
1:10.4	We haven't completely run out of intros.
1:13.8	Catherine, however, has decided to take part in the intros for the first time ever,
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