Rafael Nadal has sparked concerns of a potential withdrawal from the Barcelona Open by scheduling a press conference ahead of his first match.
Rafael Nadal’s return to the tennis court after a prolonged absence due to a hip injury has been fraught with uncertainty and setbacks. The 37-year-old has faced the longest hiatus of his career, spending the past 15 months undergoing rehab for a complex flexor muscle injury in his hip. Following surgery, Nadal aimed to make…