Rafael Nadal apologized to fans in Australia for not signing autographs | VIDEO

The Melbourne Summer Set began to be played in Australia and the presence of the outstanding tennis players has caused much expectation. One of the most beloved by the public is the Spanish Rafael Nadal, who arrived at the venue of the contest and was immediately acclaimed by the people, who wanted to get a photo or an autograph.

However, the athlete could not comply with the request of the fans, due to the sanitary regulations imposed in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. After the brief contact with the fans, with the distance of the case, ‘Rafa’ had no choice but to continue on his way, although before he had time to explain the reason for his distance.

According to the cameras, Rafael Nadal began to apologize for not signing autographs or taking a picture. The authorities in Australia are very rigorous in that sense and Spanish abides by the rules, to take care of themselves and also the people around them.

Recall that at the end of 2021, the ‘Matador’ was diagnosed with COVID-19 and even his presence at the Melbourne Summer Set was in doubt. However, he managed to recover and is now focused on his return to individual competition.

It is worth mentioning that Nadal’s last presentation in an official singles competition was on August 5, when Lloyd George Harris lost in the ATP in Washington. Meanwhile, during December, he was defeated by Andy Murray and Denis Shapovalov in exhibition duels.

When does Rafael Nadal debut at the Melbourne Summer Set?

The debut of Rafael Nadal (ATP: 6) in the Melbourne Summer Set will be this Wednesday, January 5, starting at 10:00 pm (Peruvian time) against the Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis (ATP: 104). According to the background of both athletes, the Spanish tennis player has a clear advantage, although the lack of continuity could play against him.