Rafael Nadal ‘couldn’t walk for a month’ and ‘isolated himself’ in retirement

Rafael Nadal has made limited public appearances since entering retirement last November. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said farewell to professional tennis at the Davis Cup Finals, after spending the better part of two years battling injuries. And the physical woes continued after he ended his career, as he “couldn’t walk for a month”, according to Andy Roddick.

The former No. 1 is now enjoying his status as a retired player – he picked up the Laureus Sporting Icon Award on Monday and is set to be honoured with a ceremony at the French Open next month. But he initially wasn’t ready to embrace the retirement tributes and has opened up on his decision to “isolate himself emotionally”.

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