Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Australian Open

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Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will not participate in this month’s Australian Open as result of muscular injuries.

Nadal, who disclosed this on his verified social media handle, said it is another injury that kept him off the stage for about 365 days.

The 37-year-old returned January 2024 at the Brisbane International after a year out because of a hip flexor injury that required operation.

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Nadal also published his victories against Dominic Thiem and Jason Kubler, the 22-time Grand Slam winner failed to take three match points against Jordan Thompson on Friday in a much tighter contest before losing the match.

The Spaniard underwent a medical timeout during the third set of that defeat and visibly struggled as the contest reached its conclusion.

He said, “I had a small problem with a muscle that, as you know, made me worried. Once I got to Melbourne, I had the chance to make an MRI, and I have a microtear on a muscle, but not in the same part where I had the injury, and that’s good news.”

Rafael Nadal added that he was not prepared to compete at the highest level of rigour in five-set matches, so he is returning to Spain to see his doctor, receive treatment, and rest.