Although rumors suggest that the Spaniard is expected to switch to the courts to give a new angle to his long-standing rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal may have acknowledged that he has not touched a racquet since retiring from professional tennis last November.

Toni Nadal, Rafa's uncle and former coach, hinted that the 38-year-old may soon be seen competing in exhibition games against Federer and even Djokovic, who recently stated that his own career is also coming to a close ahead of the French Open.

Toni told CLAY and RG Media, "I think he'd like to do some exhibitions with Federer soon, to give back a little of everything tennis has given him and what tennis has meant to him." "It would be very special for people to see the three of them playing again. And yes, I believe they will have to act since I assume that later on, individuals will be driven to see them play.

Toni explained why playing exhibition games is still a viable option, despite the fact that it wasn't Rafa himself who first conceived of the idea.

"I believe I've been near enough to him to get to know him a little, and I know that he would be thrilled to play with Federer. Tennis has played a significant role in his life and has meant a lot to him; you can't just delete it from one day to the ne

The farewell ceremony for the 22-time Grand Slam champion, which took place on Sunday at the Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, was attended by Federer and Djokovic, who had a 20-year rivalry with Nadal that characterized the golden era of men's tennis. Andy Murray, with whom they established the Big Four, was also in attendance.

Despite the fact that Nadal's nephew is expecting the birth of his second child this year, Toni predicted that 2026 might be the year he returns to the court and that he has given up on tennis because of his physique. "After these months away from the courts, I think at some point he'll want to get back to training and feel like he's playing the ball well. He will be playing again soon, very soon, I am certain, he said.

Next year, the Italian Tennis Federation (ITF) will host a tribute ceremony for Nadal at the Italian Open, according to a source speaking to CLAY. In his career, he had won the Rome Masters ten times. "Nadal knew there was a tribute planned in 2024, but he didn't want to do it. It makes sense for us to pay tribute to him in 2026, and it is evident that Paris has set a very high standard. Doing something he enjoys will be the most crucial aspect.

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