A 7mm abdominal tear restricted Rafael Nadal from clinching his 3rd Grand Slam title of the year. Looking in good shape, the Spanish bull was cruising over his opponents at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club before finally announcing a withdrawal before his semifinal clash against Nick Kyrgios.
Recovering from the injury, the Spaniard is expected to make a comeback at the ATP Rogers Cup next month. However, before his return to the tour, Nadal seems to be re-practicing the feeling of being in the winner’s spot. Recently, Nadal and his team took part in a golf tournament in Palma. Showing off their skills, the Spaniard and his team showed no mercy as they took the top spot in various segments of the tournament.
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Rafael Nadal takes the top spot in a golf tournament
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Those who follow Nadal outside tennis are well versed in his love for golf. Apart from being a successful tennis star, Nadal is also a prominent amateur golfer. Going back in time, to February this year, Nadal claimed the second spot in the Balearic Mid Amateur Men’s Championship. Going further, he suffered a sudden drop, finishing fifth at the Balearic Golf Championship.
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In the urge to claim the top spot, Nadal recently took part in the fourth Scratch round of the Qromia Hexagonal Golf Circuit. Showing off his skills, the Spaniard topped the scorecard along with golfer Marc Salva. The two finished the individual Scratch Mode with 37 strokes. Going ahead, Nadal’s team also had a similar result in the Scratch mode team event. Nadal, along with his uncle Miguel Ángel Nadal, Peter Mason, and Jorge Alborch, with a score of 96 shots, took the top spot along with Balneario Illetas & Gran Folies Beach Club.
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While Nadal and his team shined in the Scratch Mode, they suffered a slight blow in the Handicap mode. Despite giving their best, Nadal and his team, with 108 shots, finished in the 10th spot.
In the urge to polish his golf hands further, the 22-time Grand Slam champion is expected to next take part in the Balearic Championship on 22nd July. Reportedly, the Balearic Championships would be his final golf tournament before his comeback to tennis at the Rogers Cup. Entering the Rogers Cup, Nadal would be looking to re-write history by winning his 6th title on the hardcourts of Toronto.