Rafael Nadal Reports Hip Problems in Brisbane; Uncertain for Australian Open

Rafael Nadal reports hip problems in Brisbane. He is not 100% sure if he can play in the Australia Open.

Rafael Nadal is in pain again at the tournament in Brisbane. – keystone

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the essentials in brief

• Rafael Nadal has to undergo treatment in Brisbane.
• The Spaniard had pain in his hip area.
• He is not sure whether he can take part in the Australian Open.

There is great anticipation for the Australia Open, which begins on January 14th. Because the Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who has been injured for a long time, will appear there again. At least that’s what he announced, but now his participation seems to be in danger.

At the tournament in Brisbane, the 37-year-old prepared for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. He won his comeback against Dominic Thiem and gave Jason Kubler no chance in round 2.

But against the Australian Jordan Thompson, Nadal was eliminated in three sets after a good start. The defeat hurts his fans, but they are more worried about a scene in the deciding set.

Rafael Nadal started his farewell tour with two good performances and victories. Now he left Brisbane with pain. – keystone

When the score is 1:4, the former world number 1 leaves the pitch to get treatment. Before that, he repeatedly grabbed his left thigh.

The pain is in the same place as a year ago, but feels different, says Nadal. He had the feeling that because of the fatigue it was more of a muscular problem and not the tendon again. «After a year without competitions, many things can happen to my body. I hope that only the muscle in this area is stressed.”

After the end in Brisbane, the Spaniard is looking forward: “I hope to be able to train and play in Melbourne in the next few weeks. But I’m not 100 percent sure.” He hopes that he will feel better in a few days. Otherwise he will do tests.

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Nadal also says he didn’t come to Australia to win tournaments. “I came to play tennis again and do my best.” The 37-year-old began his farewell tour in Australia and will retire at the end of the season.

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