Rafael Nadal slips out of world high 10 for first time since 2005 as he recovers from harm | CNN

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Tennis nice Rafael Nadal has slipped out of the ATP high 10 for the primary time since 2005 as he continues to regain his health.

The Spaniard has not performed competitively for the reason that Australian Open and was compelled to skip Indian Wells final week as he continues to recuperate from a hip harm, which means he’s now fallen all the way down to world No. 13.

The 22-time grand slam champion spent 912 weeks within the high 10 – a report for the boys’s recreation. Present world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz was just one 12 months outdated when Nadal first broke into the highest 10.

Nevertheless, Nadal’s keep exterior of the highest rankings could also be quick lived, with the 36-year-old eyeing a return in time for the clay courtroom season.

He has posted a number of footage and movies on social media in latest weeks, displaying him working towards on clay courts.

If match, Nadal will probably be the favourite for the French Open which begins on Could 28, and he can be centered on a return for the warm-up occasion in Monte Carlo subsequent month.

Present world No. 4 Casper Ruud stated he wouldn’t be shocked if Nadal lifts his fifteenth title at Roland Garros this 12 months, regardless of all his harm points.

“The one factor that’s most likely on his thoughts nowadays is simply to be match, be wholesome and be prepared for Roland Garros,” Ruud advised Eurosport.

Nadal’s present harm is the newest in a protracted listing which have hampered him all through his profession, along with his health woes solely changing into extra frequent over the previous two years.

It’s a testomony to his grit and dedication that he’s nonetheless working, and feared, on the highest degree.