Title: 'I was playing with a chronic injury'

In an interview with BBC Sport’s Witness program, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal reflected on his time competing through a persistent physical ailment, stating that his drive to play outweighed the pain. The tennis legend detailed the specific measures he implemented to manage the condition and continue his career, noting that "the suffering was less than my passion."

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-05-29 09:03:48 UTC