Rafael Nadal has officially pulled out of the Australian Open, marking his absence from the first Grand Slam of the year owing to a torn hamstring. Confirming the withdrawal through a social media post, Nadal shared details about discovering a small tear in his hamstring after undergoing an MRI in Melbourne. Despite the relief that the injury occurred in a new area and not a previous one, Nadal expressed his inability to compete in a five-set match at the moment. He announced his return to Spain for treatment and rest.
Nadal Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Hamstring Injury
Rafael Nadal has officially pulled out of the Australian Open, marking his absence from the first Grand Slam of the year owing to a torn hamstring. Confirming the withdrawal through a social media post, Nadal shared details about discovering a small tear in his hamstring after undergoing an MRI in Melbourne. Despite the relief that the injury occurred in a new area and not a previous one, Nadal expressed his inability to compete in a five-set match at the moment. He announced his return to Spain for treatment and rest.
Having previously faced a lengthy hiatus due to a hip joint injury, Nadal made a comeback at the Brisbane Open on December 31, where he experienced a defeat against Dominic Thiem. Although he secured an easy win in the second round, Nadal faced challenges in the third round, ultimately losing in straight sets to Thompson. It was during this match that he felt discomfort in his muscles, particularly experiencing pain in his left thigh during the third set. This setback follows Nadal's impressive return to the tennis court after a year-long absence due to a leg injury.
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