There was a lot of romance in Rafael Nadal's 14th win at Roland Garros.
It was also the 22nd Grand Slam he won, with many question marks beside him about the future of the bull from Mallorca.
The 36-year-old Spaniard finished the win in France on crutches, unable to step on one of his feet due to an illness he has been battling for years.
Alongside the joy in the final, there was concern that this was his last game of his career.
And here today (Friday), Nadal surprised everyone and told the Spanish media: "The treatments and training filled me with hope. I will fly to London on Monday. I would not have flown if I did not think I would play Wimbledon. I will participate in a showcase game, I will train and see if it is possible."
The Spaniard, who is aiming to win 23 in the Major, admitted it will not be easy, as he has played little on grass in the last three years, but he also thinks ahead more than the tournament in England.
"My goal is to play Wimbledon, rest and then fly to the U.S. Open," he made it clear to anyone waiting for a retirement announcement.
Alongside this, Nadal revealed that his partner was about to give birth to their eldest son, and about this he said: "I do not know if fatherhood will change my life, but it will probably change my career."
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