Rafael Nadal: I am finally pain-free after retiring two years ago

File Photo: Rafael Nadal is enjoying time with his family; however, he is set to step up his training before the exhibition event in February. | Photo Credit: AP

Rafael Nadal retired from the world of tennis two years ago and says that he is finally pain-free, but the upcoming tennis exhibition match in Las Vegas could test his body again.

“After two years of being retired, I can say that most of the time I am in good shape. I am not going through a lot of pain on a daily basis, something that for me is very important ​because I suffered enough for so many ‌years,” said Nadal

He is currently training for the MGM Slam in February. “For me, it will be a test that will tell me things, so let’s see. I ‌am just excited to be back on court in front of an amazing crowd.”

“Life is treating me ‌well. I’m enjoying this new chapter, travelling more than expected, working more than I expected, to tell you the truth, ‌but in a good way,” Nadal said about his life right now.

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On the chance of playing with Federer. “We talk very often. If we find the right place, the right ‌moment, I think we’ll be excited to play against each other, or to play together in doubles.”

The MGM Slam will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on February 28.