5 Reasons why Rafael Nadal is set for a resurgence in 2017

The enduring fighter

Nadal’s injury struggles have been perhaps his biggest obstacle in the recent past

2005 – Foot injury.

2007 – Knee injury.

2009 – Tendonitis.

2014 – Right wrist injury.

2016 – Left wrist injury.

These are a few of the countless injuries that have befallen Rafael Nadal through the length his career. He has survived through them and he has conquered them all.

“Sport, for me, is all about passion. If you don't try your best, then sport loses its significance, loses its real values,” said the 30-year-old after winning at Mubadala last month.

It is his passion and his undying spirit that set Nadal apart from the rest. He does not give in to pressure and he does not give up against power.

That is why, no matter how many times he is backed up against the wall, you can always bet on him to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Nadal and Del Potro are the symbols of resurgence in ATP tennis, and can never be counted out.

The Spaniard in particular, has a never-give-up attitude and fights till the very end of every setback – be it in a testing match or against a testing injury.

The ongoing season will bring exciting opportunities for Rafael Nadal, and it will be intriguing to see if and when he capitalizes on them.