By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday August 10, 2022
Prepare Cincinnati… right here comes Rafa.
The 22-time main champion couldn’t attend the Nationwide Financial institution Open in Montreal, however he’s rearing to go at Cincinnati. Nadal left a message on Instagram, saying that he’s excited to play the Masters 1000 occasion forward of the US Open.
Prepared for ya @RafaelNadal!#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/kiLkIdS07I
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 10, 2022
“Very glad to play once more in Cincy. Flying there tomorrow,” Nadal wrote.
Nadal hasn’t gained the title earlier than at Cincinnati, but when he manages to attain the feat this yr he may find yourself with the No.1 rating. If Nadal wins in Cincinnati, and Daniil Medvedev loses earlier than the quarterfinals, Nadal would return to the highest of the ATP rankings for the ninth time and the 210th week.
Nadal reached the ultimate in Cincinnati in 2013 and is 22-11 lifetime on the occasion.
