The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal suffers a micro tear in a musclewhich occurred during the match against Jordan Thompson in the Quarterfinals of the Brisbane Tournament, and will not participate in the Australian Open 2024, first ‘Grand Slam’ of the season, also recognizing that “no” he feels “prepared to compete at the highest level demanding in five-set matches.”
“During my last game in Brisbane I had a small problem in a muscle which, as you know, had me worried. Once I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have a rmagnetic resonance And I have a micro tear in a musclenot in the same part where I had the injury, and that is good news,” he said on the social network. X.
Furthermore, the Balearic believe that, In his state, it is impossible to “compete at the highest level.”
Right now I am not prepared to compete at the highest level of demand in five-set matches. I return to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest.
I have worked very hard during the year for this comeback and, as I always mentioned, my goal is to be at my best level in three months. Within the sad news for me of not being able to play in front of the incredible Melbourne crowd, this is not bad news and we all remain positive with the evolution of the season.
Finally, The one from Manacor made a positive balance of their first games of the year on the oceanic continent.
I really wanted to play here in Australia and I have had the opportunity to play some games that have made me very happy and positive.
(With information from Europa Press)
2024-01-08 08:13:26
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