Rafael Nadal has declared himself 'happy' with his fitness as he continues his bid to secure a calendar Grand Slam at Wimbledon next week.
Nadal, 36, has defied injury problems to enjoy a fairytale year so far, winning the Australian Open just weeks after returning from a foot problem that curtailed his 2021 season. But his form was halted during his final defeat to Taylor Fritz at Indian Wells, confirming afterwards he'd suffered a stress fracture to his rib.
That made for hampered preparation for the French Open, but the 'King of Clay' prevailed for the 14th time at Roland Garros, beating Casper Ruud to claim his 22nd Grand Slam crown. During the tournament, the problems with his left foot resurfaced, with Nadal needing regular injections to numb the pain.
