His withdrawal could mean his final farewell to this Grand Slam.
January 7, 2024 | 18:03 Hrs.
Rafael Nadal announced this Sunday that he will not participate in the Australian Open due to a “micro tear in a muscle”, just a week after his return to the courts after almost a year without competing due to injuries.
“Right now I am not prepared to compete at the highest level in five-set matches. I am going to fly back to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest,” Nadal said on his ‘X’ account, formerly called Twitter.
The 37-year-old Spanish tennis player spent almost a year without playing due to hip surgery and returned to the circuits in Brisbane, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the tournament by Australian Jordan Thompson.
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In the game he had to be treated for some discomfort in his hip, in the same area where he had surgery last year.
“During my last game in Brisbane I had a small problem in a muscle that, as you know, had me worried. Once I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and I have a micro tear in a muscle, not in the same part where I had the injury and that is good news”, express.
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After this news, the Australian Open He referred: “We will miss you in Melbourne, Rafa. (…) We send you love and best wishes for a speedy recovery. See you soon on the slopes.”
His withdrawal could mean his final farewell to this Grand Slam, after having hinted that the 2024 season may be his last active season.
Hi all, during my last match in Brisbane I had a small problem on a muscle that as you know made me worried. Once I got to Melbourne I have had the chance to make an MRI and I have micro tear on a muscle, not in the same part where I had the injury and that’s good news.
Right… pic.twitter.com/WpApfzjf3C— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 7, 2024
2024-01-07 23:25:15
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