2024-01-07 12:03:45
January becomes a fateful month for Rafael Nadal, who little by little begins to understand that the end of his career is getting closer and closer. The thing is that in the first month of 2023 he suffered an injury that sidelined him from the fields until December, while now it has been made official that he will not play the Australian Open following the physical problems he suffered in the tournament Brisbanein the quarterfinal matchup once morest the local team Jordan Thompson.
Although it was almost a year without activity, Rafa He gave very positive symptoms upon his reappearance. The talent was evident with each blow he executed and the physical part of him seemed to have completely recovered, but he suffered a new setback. In this way, the Spaniard, who reappeared in the Australian event last week following almost a year away from the courts due to an injury to the iliopsoas in his left leg, felt discomfort in the damaged area following playing once morest Thompsonwho beat the winner of twenty-two majors in a match resolved in three sets and that lasted more than three hours.
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In any case, the European was responsible for making it clear that it was not a relapse of the problem that sidelined him for so long, but rather a small tear in a muscle, which is why he is optimistic regarding the recovery. recovery, even though it will prevent him from playing the first Grand Slam of the season, of which he won twice, the last in 2022.
“Hello everyone, during my last game in Brisbane I had a small problem in a muscle that, as you know, had me worried. Once I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and I have a micro tear in a muscle, not in the same part where I had the injury and that is good news,” he said. Nadal in his message issued on his official social networks.
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Shortly following, from Melbourne, made it clear what the process he will face will be to try to return to the courts as soon as possible. “Right now, I am not prepared to compete at the highest level of demand in five-set matches. I am returning to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest. I have worked very hard during the year for this return and, as I always mentioned, My goal is to be at my best level in three months.”
Nadal exudes optimism
Mental strength has always been one of the most outstanding qualities of Rafa, who systematically found the formula to overcome adversity. And while this episode might be frustrating for any professional, he took it very naturally. Without going any further, he sent expectant words regarding his immediate future.
“Within the sad news for me for not being able to play in front of the incredible Melbourne crowd, this is not bad news and we all remain positive with the evolution of the season. I really wanted to play here in Australia and I have had the opportunity to play some games that have made me very happy and positive. Thank you all for the support and see you soon!”, concluded the Spaniard who will travel to Spain in the next few hours to begin recovering from this setback.
It is worth noting that AnythingHe had returned to the slopes last Tuesday following 349 days off the slopes. The tennis player played a doubles match in Brisbane with his current coach Marc Lopez and two singles, once morest Dominic Thiem y Kubler, where he had shown good feelings and symptoms of total recovery. However, in the clash once morest the Australian Thompsonfrom the quarterfinals, felt discomfort near the area where he was injured last year.
After the tests he was subjected to in Melbourne, that micro muscle tear that separates him from the great Australian was detected. Now, the Spanish player faces a new approach in his journey with his sights set, especially, on clay, where he has set his main objectives: Roland Garrosfrom May 26 to June 9, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Before the second Grand Slam of the course, Nadal, who has a commitment set in Las Vegas (an exhibition with Carlos Alcaraz) contemplates events such as the Monte Carlo Masters 1000he Count of Godó of Barcelona and the tournament Romacommon in their preparation for Roland Garros.
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