Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open due to a muscle “micro-tear”, the Spanish tennis player announced this Sunday, who had returned to competition this week at the Brisbane tournament after almost a year of absence.
“During my last meeting in Brisbane, I had a little problem in a muscle that, as you know, worried me. When I got to Melbourne, I had the opportunity to have an MRI and I have a micro tear in a muscle, which is not in the same area where I was injured, which is good news,” the former world number one begins by revealing.
The 37-year-old Mallorcan believes that at the moment he is not prepared to compete “at the highest level in five-set matches”, which is why he will not be in the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season. , whose main event begins on January 14, in Melbourne.
“I am returning to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest. I have worked hard throughout the year for this return and, as I have always said, my goal is to be at my best level within three months. “The sad news of not “Being able to play in front of a fantastic crowd in Melbourne is not such bad news and I will remain positive about the progress of the season,” he said.
Nadal had not competed for a year, since his defeat in the second round of the 2023 Australian Major, after subsequently having surgery on the muscle in his left hip. He returned to the court at the Brisbane tournament, where he defeated the Austrian Dominic Thiem and the Australian Jason Kubler in his debut, before surrendering to his compatriot Jordan Thompson and contracting the injury.
“I really wanted to play here in Australia and I had the opportunity to play some games that made me very happy and optimistic. Thank you for your support and see you soon,” said the left-hander from Manacore.
News updated at 10:41 am
Source: TSF
