Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings regardless of retiring from tennis two months again

Jan 29, 2025 08:57 PM IST
The final time Rafael Nadal was on the courtroom was in November, throughout Spain’s Davis Cup match towards the Netherlands
Rafael Nadal moved two locations up within the ATP rankings after an up to date listing was launched on Monday following the top of the 2025 Australian Open, regardless of having retired from skilled tennis.
The final time Nadal was on the courtroom was in November, throughout Spain’s Davis Cup match towards the Netherlands. Nadal had featured within the first singles tie, the place he misplaced in straight units towards Botic van de Zandschulp. It was the ultimate match of his skilled profession as Nadal determined to attract curtains on his illustrious profession after a protracted battle with accidents.
Regardless of not having performed a single match thereafter, Nadal climbed two spots up within the rankings chart to take the 171st place, only one behind British participant Dan Evans.
Whereas Nadal admitted that he didn’t need to retire, he revealed that his declining health circumstances compelled him to hold his racquet.
“It would not make sense for me to proceed enjoying once I’m totally conscious that my physique would not let me struggle for the aggressive targets that inspire me,” he stated forward of his closing match in November.
“I am not burned out on tennis. If I might, I’d maintain enjoying, but it surely’s inconceivable for me to coach with the continuity essential to compete at a stage that compensates for the efforts of on a regular basis life.”
In the meantime, Jannik Sinner, who lifted the Australian Open title for the second consecutive time, remained at No. 1. He turned the primary Italian participant to win three Grand lam titles after he beat Alexander Zverev in straight units within the closing. Carlos Alcaraz, who misplaced within the quarterfinals, stayed at No. 3, as did Taylor Fritz at No. 4, whereas Daniil Medvedev slipped two locations to No. 7 after a surprising second-round exit at Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic, who retired with a hamstring damage in the course of the Australian Open semifinals, rose one spot to No. 6, behind Casper Ruud.

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