Otherwise, join me again at 10am BST tomorrow!
Reflecting on what Nadal says, my guess is he’d pretty much planned to can it, but played really well against one of the best players in the world, in the process showing himself he can still do it. He’d have beaten almost anyone else on today’s form, and a kinder draw might’ve allowed him to ease into the second week; I’m not surprised he’s saying nothing definitive given that, as you’re a long time retired. But in the meantime, au revoir to a one of a kind. It’s a privilege to be living in his time.
