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.
