On his return to Spain, after playing an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, Rafael Nadal tested positive for Covid-19 during the PCR test carried out on his arrival, he announced on social networks on Monday. The Spanish player has isolated himself at his home.
The various tests passed by the man for the 20 Grand Slam titles had so far proved all negative. “Both in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, we were checked every two days and tested negative, the last date of Friday with the result Saturday,” said Rafael Nadal, who lost his two matches in Abu Dhabi against the Scotsman Andy Murray and the Canadian Denis Shapovalov.
If he did not give details on the symptoms and his state of health, Nadal, who had ended his season prematurely because of a foot injury, revealed to live “unpleasant moments” but he hopes “To get better little by little”. “I have reported the result to everyone who has been in contact with me,” he added.
While his last appearance on the circuit dates back to August in Washington, with an elimination against the South African Lloyd Harris, this positive test could upset his calendar and his start of the 2022 season, he who was registered for the Melbourne tournament (4 -January 9) and at the Australian Open (January 17-30). “I have to be totally flexible with my schedule and analyze my options according to my progress. I will keep you informed of all decisions concerning my next tournaments, ”he concluded. For him, the time is first of all for isolation and rest.
Hola a todos. Quería anunciaros que en mi regreso a casa tras disputar el torneo de Abu Dhabi, he dado positivo por COVID en la prueba PCR que se me ha realizado al llegar a España.
– Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) December 20, 2021