Tennis star, Rafael Nadal’s anticipated return to the court at the Australian Open has been derailed by an injury suffered during the Brisbane International.
The 37-year-old Spaniard, recovering from surgery on his left hip’s psoas tendon last June, faced setbacks during his comeback tournament in Brisbane.
As a result, Nadal will miss the upcoming Australian Open due to this latest injury setback.
Nadal required medical treatment during his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson, and the 22-time grand slam champion said in a post on X: “During my last match in Brisbane I had a small problem on a muscle that as you know made me worried.
“Once I got to Melbourne I have had the chance to make an MRI and I have micro tear on a muscle, not in the same part where I had the injury and that’s good news.
“Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level of exigence in five sets matches. I’m flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest.”
