CAMELOT FANTASIES

General, I recently saw an interview of Nadal somewhere, where he said that beside the appendicitis that his back was still hurting him.  Appendicitis, back problems, and yet he was still playing.  And Roger came out and said that he didn't understand some of Rafa's recent decisions and that Rafa looked very weak at Basel.  Neither do I.  It can't be about money. He's got gobs of it, unless he has been gambling it away playing poker.  You've followed Rafa about as much as anyone, what's up with him?

Respectfully,
masterclass

its horrible decision making general.

he wastes away endless time with other activities and then tries to make up for that with some match play.


not only is the back not 100%, the damn wrist is also not 100%. there is a huge drop in fitness. he has lost significant muscle mass and you can also just see the drop in endurance.



he had no business being in Basel. he should have been taking care of the surgery.


he actually had no business playing Felli in Shanghai. he should have left for Mallorca.

he opens himself to too much risk trying to compete in this depleted state. he could have made his back worse and re-injured his wrist in Basel.


all I can say is this: it is going to be very tough for him to compete effectively in Melbourne. he wont have enough time to get fit, let alone sufficient practice and match play.


of course he knew that and he still stayed in Shanghai and then went to Basel. he is actually way the hell behind the curve now general masterclass.


this type of decisions can end his career. he is just own man and does things his way.


he has got to get this stuff together. there are players out there that are 10 years older then him that are doing great in the sport and racking up titles.