Rafael Nadal tipped to copy Andy Murray and coach ‘one of the best players ever’

Rafael Nadal has been tipped to follow in Andy Murray’s footsteps by coaching a top player in retirement.

Novak Djokovic recently announced that his old rival would become his coach during the off-season and Australian Open. It comes just four months after Murray ended his career.

And Mats Wilander believes Nadal could do the same with a player he claims is one of the “best ever”.

Nadal officially entered retirement last week as Spain suffered defeat in their Davis Cup quarter-final tie against the Netherlands. The former world No. 1 has yet to confirm what his next steps will be but he’s been enjoying some other sports in the meantime.

The 38-year-old entered a golf tournament over the weekend, finishing eighth at the Hexagonal Circuit Q-Romia.

On Wednesday, he headed to the Manchester City Football Academy to visit Pep Guardiola and the players before rushing to Anfield to watch Real Madrid in action.

While Nadal has been taking his mind off of tennis, Wilander believes the Spaniard could return to the tennis tour as Carlos Alcaraz’s coach. The compatriots have spent a lot of time together this year.

They joined forces in doubles at the Olympics and were Davis Cup teammates for Nadal’s farewell. They also faced off at the Six Kings Slams exhibition in Saudi Arabia.