Breaking News: Rafael Nadal updates his retirement status and says he may or may not play beyond the Olympics because of…

Rafael Nadal has revealed he plans to wait until after the Paris Olympics before making a decision on his tennis future as he expressed he is “finding the pleasure of playing again.”

The Spanish legend explained he wants to give himself the opportunity to see if his physique “stays at this level” and did not rule out the prospect of playing into 2025.

Nadal had previously divulged he was likely to retire at some point in the 2024 season, but in recent months, he has left the door open to prolonging his career.

The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening round of the 2024 French Open by world No 4 and eventual finalist Alexander Zverev in his first Grand Slam appearance since the 2023 Australian Open.

In January, Nadal made his long-awaited comeback from the hip injury that ended his 2023 season, before further physical issues kept him out until the clay season as he returned in Barcelona in April.

Nadal will miss Wimbledon next month in order to prioritise his preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which will be played on clay at Roland Garros.

The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening round of the 2024 French Open by world No 4 and eventual finalist Alexander Zverev in his first Grand Slam appearance since the 2023 Australian Open.

In January, Nadal made his long-awaited comeback from the hip injury that ended his 2023 season, before further physical issues kept him out until the clay season as he returned in Barcelona in April.

Nadal will miss Wimbledon next month in order to prioritise his preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which will be played on clay at Roland Garros.