‘I Did Some Bad Movements There’ – Rafael Nadal Details Injury Scare During Intense Battle Against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells 2022

2022 continues to be a tremendous year for the 21-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, as he reaches the final at the Indian Wells 2022. Yesterday, the Spaniard beat his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, in an outstanding match to reach his 4th final in 2022. However, in the third set, Nadal had to call a trainer to do some adjustments. Later, at the press conference, the former World no.1 revealed why he had to call the trainer. 

Rafael Nadal felt some pain in his shoulder-chest area

The semi-final match against Alcaraz presented many challenges for Nadal. He had to battle through physical pain to secure the victory against the 18-year-old. In the third set, Nadal called a trainer, as he felt a pain in the shoulder-chest area. Despite that, he managed to finish the match without any problem. At the Press conference, he spoke about this scenario.

“Honestly, I felt something here… the chest no?… Probably, because of the wind, you know, you need to change movements all the time and adjust, and probably I did some bad movements there. Honestly, I, you know, I don’t like to call trainer before the other guy is serving, just I started to feel a lot of pain and I just tried to go as quick as possible. I didn’t take the full time and especially playing against Carlos that is Spanish and I have a good relationship with him. I just tried to be as fair as possible honestly no, but I needed to ask because I felt quite uncomfortable,” Rafa revealed at the press conference. 

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The reigning Australian Open champion also spoke about feeling alright before he plays again on Sunday in the final. “I still feeling a little bit but remain a lot of hours for tomorrow, I really hope not gonna be a problem, well you never know so, but I’m confident that nothing will happen,” He further said. 

Nadal is eying for his 4th Indian Wells title

Previously, the Spaniard won three titles here at the Indian Wells. Now, on Sunday, he has a great opportunity to grab his 4th. In the final, he will play against Taylor Fritz, who will be playing his first Indian Wells final. 

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