Rafael Nadal might still be in the thick of competition at Indian Wells Open, but it's never too early to unveil what he'll be wearing in the upcoming European clay-court season.
Before the week ultimately ends, Nike released the sportswear and shoes Nadal will be using throughout the clay-court season. According to Tennis World News, the King of Clay will be wearing orange top for the Monte Carlo Masters, Barcelona Open, Madrid Masters and Rome and a blue t-shirt for Roland Garros.
Of course, he'll be sporting a blue tennis shoe to match it up.
Nadal apparently hasn't moved on yet from the allegation hurled at him by former French Minister of Sports Roselyn Bachelot. Yep, he's furious about the minister's action, but he stressed that should not be enough to fan the flames of war between Spain and France.
After pulling off arguably his best comeback performance for quite some time against rising star Alexander Zverev in the fourth round of Indian Wells Open, the 29-year old Nadal went on to blast Bachelot for her defaming remarks against him.
Nadal, who captured nine French Open titles in his career, admitted Bachelot's comments angered him, although involving France in his personal war would be unfair for the country that supported him throughout the years.
'I do not want to create, because of the unfortunate words by a lady, a war between France and Spain. To be honest I love France; I love the country where I have been most successful in (my) career. They have always treated me very well there. For the fact that a person or someone said unfortunate words, we will not go against a country that has treated me well.'
Flag Bearer for Olympics?
With the Rio Olympics approaching, Spain hasn't decided yet who's going to be the flag bearer in the opening ceremony. Nadal, who is considered one of the candidates for the honor, said he's be very much willing to hold Spain's flag. On the other hand, he's aware there are other great sportsmen in his country deserving to get that nod. Nadal missed the London Olympics in 2012 due to a knee injury.