Due to a muscular rupture, Rafael Nadal has announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open.
Nadal has returned to tennis over a year after sustaining a hip ailment.
Following his near-yearlong return to the game, tennis great Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open on Friday due to “minor difficulty,” according to a Daily Mail story.
When the 37-year-old Spanish tennis star revealed on Sunday that he had torn a muscle during his three-set loss to Australian player Jordan Thompson in Brisbane on Friday night, he devastated the hearts of his supporters.
He disclosed that he is unable to “perform at the greatest level” in Melbourne due to the regrettable injury.
He sent a message on X, then known as Twitter, saying, “Hey everyone, during my last match in Brisbane, I had a tiny problem with a muscle that, as you know, got me anxious.”
“I had the opportunity to get an MRI once I arrived in Melbourne, and the good news is that I have a microtear on a muscle that is not in the same area where I was injured.
I’m not yet prepared to compete in five-set matches at my highest level of expectation. I’m taking a plane back to Spain to see my physician, receive some care, and relax.”
After missing a year due to a hip injury, tennis fans were thrilled to see Rafael Nadal back on the big stage.
After making a strong comeback in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal defeated Australian tennis player Jason Kubler as well as Dominic Thiem of Austria. But his recent injury setback poses a significant challenge to his 2024 farewell tour plans.
Nadal informed his supporters that “my goal is to be at my best level in 3 months,,” even though he had announced his departure.
He went on: “I have got the opportunity to play a few matches that have made me really happy and positive. I really wanted to play here in Australia.” I appreciate your support, and I’ll see you soon! Rafael.
The loss of Rafael Nadal to injury at the Australian Open in Melbourne is a major blow for Craig Tilley, the event director, who was hoping for a star-studded field after Novak Djokovic’s triumph the previous year.
