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Toni Nadal Rules Out Rafael Nadal Becoming a Full-Time Coach

Family duties, academy work, business ties make a touring post unrealistic.

Overview

  • Toni Nadal, in comments published Saturday, said Rafael Nadal will not take a full-time coaching job.
  • He said coaching at that level needs 100% dedication and constant travel, which clashes with Rafael’s family life and business work.
  • He explained that Iga Swiatek sought advice at the Rafa Nadal Academy, where Rafael offered brief input while her new coach, Francisco Roig, led the work.
  • He argued coaching has grown tougher because players switch staffs more often and coaches get blamed when results dip.
  • Reports now point to Rafael staying active as a mentor at his academy, with former pro Alex Corretja earlier calling a full-time coaching move 99.9% impossible.