John McEnroe has provided a key update on ‘GOAT’ Rafael Nadal amid rumours the Spanish tennis legend may be about to retire from the sport.

Nadal is set to miss six to eight weeks after picking up a hip flexor injury during his shock second-round exit at the 2023 Australian Open and there have been some reports that the 22-time major winner may decide to rang up his racket.

The 36-year-old has been in horrific form and has only won two of his last nine matches – coming against world No.38 Jack Draper in the first round at Melbourne Park and a dead rubber against Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals.

Question marks remain over Nadal’s fitness and aging body and the world No.2 also became a father in October and is expected to spend less time on the ATP Tour than ever. He also said he was ‘mentally destroyed’ after his Melbourne exit.