Rafael Nadal in the picture – Photo Getty Images
The Spanish champion, Rafael Nadal, announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Australian Open due to a muscle injury. In a message to his fans, Nadal expressed his disappointment and the details of the injury.
“Hello everyone, in my last fight in Brisbane I had a little muscle problem which as you know was worrying me. When I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and it turned out I had a micro tear in a muscle, not in the same place as my previous injury, which was a good one Message is.” Nadal wrote.
The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles explained that he currently does not feel ready to compete in best-of-five sets matches at the highest level. “I am returning to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest. I have worked very hard all year for this comeback and, as I have always said, my goal is to reach my best level in three months.
Despite the sad news that he will not be able to play in front of the wonderful crowd in Melbourne, Nadal remains positive about how the season is going. “I really wanted to play here in Australia and got the chance to play a few games which made me very happy and positive,” he added.
Nadal ended his message by thanking everyone for their support and promising a speedy return. “Thank you everyone for your support and see you soon! Rafa”
This absence represents a serious blow both to the tournament and to fans of the Spanish tennis player, known for his fighting spirit and ability to overcome adversity. Tennis fans around the world will be waiting for Nadal to return to the courts.
Hello everyone, during my last game in Brisbane I had a small muscle problem which as you know was causing me concern. When I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and I had a micro tear in a muscle not where I had the injury and that’s good news.
Right… pic.twitter.com/WpApfzjf3C— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 7, 2024
These are the full words of the Spanish champion: “Hello everyone, in my last fight in Brisbane I had a little muscle problem which as you know was worrying me. When I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and it showed a micro-tear in a muscle not where I had the injury, which is good news.
At the moment I’m not ready to compete in best-of-five sets matches at the highest level. I return to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest. I have worked very hard over the year for this comeback and as I have always said, my goal is to reach my best level in three months.
Despite the sad news for me that I won’t be able to play in front of the wonderful crowd in Melbourne, it’s not entirely bad news and we all remain optimistic about how the season will go.
I really wanted to play here in Australia and had the opportunity to play a few games which made me very happy and positive.
Thank you everyone for your support and see you soon! Rafa”.
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