Tennis: "I live unpleasant moments", Rafael Nadal announces that he is positive for Covid-19

Tested positive barely returned to Spain.

Rafael Nadal announced on Twitter Monday morning that he had contracted Covid-19, as revealed by a PCR test carried out by the tennis player on his return to his country after an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi.

"Confined" at home, the 35-year-old player indicates, less than a month before the Australian Open that he intends to play, that his "schedule" will depend on the evolution of his state of health.

The player, record holder of victories at Roland Garros, explained to have undergone tests every two days during his stay in the Gulf.

His last, performed on Friday, came back negative on Saturday.

“I live unpleasant moments, but I hope that it will improve little by little, slips the player.

I reported the result (Editor's note: of the test) to all those who have been in contact with me.

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"As a result of this situation, I must have total flexibility with my schedule and I will analyze my options according to my evolution," he concludes.

I will keep you informed of any decision regarding my future tournaments.

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Two games and two losses in Abu Dhabi

Absent for four months due to a foot injury, Rafael Nadal resumed tennis at the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament on Friday, where he came primarily to assess his physical condition.

Rouillé, the Spaniard who missed the last two Grand Slam tournaments with forfeits at Wimbledon and the US Open, lost his two meetings against Andy Murray and Denis Shapovalov in Abu Dhabi.

Before these two matches, the Mallorcan had only played in competition once since his memorable semi-final at Roland Garros against Novak Djokovic in June.

He lost in August in Washington against the South African Lloyd Harris, then 50th player in the world.

Not enough to encourage optimism for the Australian Open.