Since struggling a hip damage on the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal has solely performed 5 tournaments, however has been inspired by the best way his physique has stood as much as the physicality of the clay-court swing.
A troublesome draw on the French Open, the place he was unseeded for the primary time, led to a straight-set defeat by German fourth seed Alexander Zverev on Monday.
“I can not let you know if I might be [playing] or not [playing] in a single month and a half [at the Olympics], as a result of my physique has been a jungle for 2 years,” Nadal added.
“You do not know what to anticipate. I get up at some point and I discovered a snake biting me. One other day a tiger.
“It has been a giant combat with all of the issues that I went by way of, however the dynamic has been constructive in the previous couple of weeks.”
Former world primary Nadal beforehand steered 2024 can be his ultimate season on tour, however has not closed the door on persevering with if he’s wholesome.
“If I hold having fun with doing what I’m doing and I really feel myself aggressive and wholesome sufficient to take pleasure in, I wish to hold going for some time,” he mentioned.
“I do not know for a way lengthy, however I’m having enjoyable.
“I would like to offer myself just a little bit longer probability to see if my degree is rising and my physique is holding, after which let’s decide.
“Give me two months till the Olympics, after which let’s examine if I’m able to hold going or I say, ‘OK guys, it is greater than sufficient’. Let’s have a look at.”