After playing in the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 in Brisbane, the Spaniard found himself with physical discomfort. After the corresponding studies, it was determined that it was a muscle microtear that forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal made a brief return to professional tennis after almost a year without being able to play after undergoing psoas and hip surgery. He did it at the ATP 250 in Brisbane where he managed to beat Dominic Thiem and Jason Kubler until falling against Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals .
After this latest encounter, the Hispanic admitted he felt some discomfort which immediately set off alarm bells when he thought it might be the previously damaged area.
However, after carrying out the corresponding tests, it was determined that it was not a relapse, but something new. A small muscle tear, so recovery times were rather optimistic, although he still had to say goodbye to the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season. .
“Hello everyone, during my last match in Brisbane I had a little problem with a muscle which, as you know, worried me. OROnce 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. “, indicated the Manacorí in a message published on his social networks.
“At the moment I am not ready to compete at the highest level in five-set matches. I’m going back to Spain to see my doctor, get treatment and rest. I have worked very hard all year for this comeback and, as I have always mentioned, my goal is to be at my best level in three months. “he added.
“Despite the sad news for me of not being able to play in front of the incredible crowd in Melbourne, it’s not bad news and we all remain positive about how the season is going. I really wanted to play here in Australia and I had the opportunity to play matches that made me very happy and positive. Thank you all for your support and see you soon!” concluded the Spaniard.
Planning for changes
With this new physical problem that Rafael Nadal is facing, the Spanish tennis player will have to reevaluate the competitions he will face in the coming months in order to achieve the goals he had set for what could be the final season of the professional sport.
After giving himself time to recover from his psoas and hip injuries, Mancorí’s big goal is to be in top shape for the start of the clay court season, with the aim of participating in Roland Garros, between May 26 and June 9, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place will take place in the same venue. .
Considering that the new illness will sideline him for about a month and a half before returning to training, it is doubtful that he will be able to arrive in time to play the Indian Wells tournament which is being played in Miami in March. or if he will be ready to develop the clay court tour.
By taking this route, you will most likely be able to take your game towards Masters 1000 of Monte Carlo, the Conde de Godó of Barcelona and the tournament of Rome usual competitions to arrive well adapted to Roland Garros.
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