Adnkronos (Adnkronos) – He was remembered for his goals, dribbling, and devastating acceleration, but Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, known to all as "The Phenomenon," continues to amaze even away from the football pitch. The former Brazilian striker posted a video on his social media profiles showing himself training on a clay tennis court.
The footage shows Ronaldo at ease with the racket, hitting a well-executed forehand and even a decent serve. The video is accompanied by a simple yet eloquent message: "Just another day on court. The Galacticos Open is just around the corner," from Team Head Brazil. The video quickly attracted the attention of fans, garnering thousands of interactions.
Among these, a "like" from an exceptional observer like Novak Djokovic, someone who truly knows tennis, stands out. No one really thinks of a comparison with Djokovic or Jannik Sinner, but the fluidity of the execution has prompted more than a few to joke on social media: "Ronaldo like Sinner?"
Ronaldo's passion for tennis is certainly nothing new.
In recent months, the Brazilian champion announced his entry into a new entrepreneurial venture related to the world of racket sports. "It's been 15 years since I left the court, and sports continue to lead me to new challenges. This time, it's my passion for tennis that's reaching a new level," he declared. Ronaldo has assumed a leading role as president of Head Brazil, taking control of the brand's operations in the South American country. He is joined by former Brazilian tennis player Bruno Soares, with whom he aims to strengthen the brand's presence and support the development of young talent. "Together, we will strengthen Team Head in Brazil, bringing it even closer to the sports community and investing in the training of new athletes, contributing to the development of racket sports," the former champion explained.
From his magic on the soccer field to his shots on clay, Ronaldo continues to demonstrate that talent, even when changing sports, remains recognizable. And who knows, perhaps the next round of applause, beyond that of the fans, will once again come from the world of tennis.
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