Fans share their displeasure over Rafael Nadal’s habit of posting injury-related updates after losing major matches. While some do find the updates concerning, fans of his biggest rival on the Tour, Djokovic, find them quite annoying. Over the course of his career, Nadal has suffered injuries almost every year.
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Rafael Nadal hasn’t had a break from injuries this season as well. During his Wimbledon campaign, the Spaniard experienced a painful abdominal tear. The ‘King of Clay’ had attempted a comeback at the US Open, but he wasn’t at his best.
Djokovic fans get irked over the injury updates by Rafael Nadal
Despite having a stellar career in tennis, Spanish great, Rafael Nadal has suffered numerous injuries over the years that have kept him away from many major tournaments. This year was another example of his injury-prone physique limiting his ability to challenge at the highest level, first at the Indian Wells and then later in the Wimbledon Championships. Despite such struggles, Nadal has won two titles at the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year. He is ahead of both Novak Djokovic and the retired Roger Federer, with his 22 major titles.
Recently, a fan pointed out the tendency of the Spaniard to point at his injuries after losing matches by bringing up his 2022 US Open campaign. It brought a slew of reactions from others, especially Djokovic fans, who slammed the Spaniard for making excuses.
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Tennis – Laver Cup – 02 Arena, London, Britain – September 23, 2022, Team Europe’s Roger Federer with Rafael Nadal at the end of his last match after announcing his retirement Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
A user tweeted, “Rafa stated today that he tore his abdomen, similar to Wimbledon, the week before the US Open and that this meant he couldn’t compete like how he wanted to.”
Rafa stated today that he tore his abdomen, similar to Wimbledon, the week before the US Open, and that this meant he couldn’t compete like how he wanted to 😔
Also confirmed that he will definitely play the mixed event, United Cup, in order to get some matches before the AO 🇦🇺
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) November 11, 2022
It was met with mixed reactions, as a fan tweeted, “At this point, it seems like Rafa is either an immense hero for competing while perennially injured and in pain or being at least somewhat disingenuous.” The fan mentioned that it was disrespectful to Nadal’s opponents to bring up this topic after his defeats. It diminishes the value of their victories.
At this point, it seems like Rafa is either an immense hero for competing while perennially injured and in pain, or being at least somewhat disingenuous.
Either way, to bring this up constantly is disrespectful to his opponents. It devalues their wins. Sad to see. https://t.co/3cXCPk7qVp
— The Happy One (@kavyasastra) November 11, 2022
Many followers were sad to see the injury-related news. Some were quick to point out the humor in this situation.
….maybe this is why Djokovic is correcting Stefan's serve…so that Stefan won't injure his stomach muscles with the overhead swing. https://t.co/PFncsT04Q7
— Nurelah (@Nurelah) November 12, 2022
yeah ,he tore it over and over and over again 😂intersting to see 🤣🤣 https://t.co/lGSxtb34XP
— Sdjony Metic (@SdjonyM) November 13, 2022
Even his fans (Nadal's fans) have had enough of his excuses for every loss. Nice to see this coming from a Rafan.👏🏻 https://t.co/UK7aqgbvjl
— ميرو النوليستا 🇷🇸 (@Que_Mes8) November 12, 2022
Very well put https://t.co/8WXxHKwpnO
— Adil Zahir (@adilzahirbarney) November 12, 2022
Many fans questioned Rafael Nadal’s desire to blame injuries for every one of his losses in 2022.
I don’t know why Nadal in 2022 wants to use injuries to excuse every single loss of his. This act is definitely strange from him and his fans love to pretend to get offended when people are skeptical(and rightfully so) which is even more annoying.
— SRF (@S_RF_CA) November 11, 2022
Many fans expressed their disappointment over the legendary player’s odd habits.
It was just once after 71 matches winning 3GS in a row! Not all his career like Nadal
— Catalina (@kate_catalina) November 12, 2022
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