Rafael Nadal Drops Australian Open Bombshell After Nagging Injury Forces Him to Fly Back Home

The dream of a perfect comeback is broken yet again! Rafael Nadal, who announced his comeback to the sport back in December has come up with shocking news for his fans. Recently, the Spanish player played in the Brisbane International as it was a perfect stage for him to get himself ready and prepare for the upcoming Australian Open. However, as things stand, his dream of the title is over!

In a recent revelation, the Spanish maestro came ahead and announced that he will be withdrawing from the upcoming Australian Open. Stating the reason behind this, he suggested he got another injury.

Rafael Nadal is out of the Australian Open due to injury

In a recent revelation, Rafael Nadal came ahead and shared a post on Instagram that had his fans heartbroken. The Spaniard revealed that a muscle tear that he suffered during the Brisbane International will keep him from competing in the Australian Open.

He suggested that he would be flying back to Spain for treatment and recovery. Disappointed to miss the tournament, he’s focused on getting better for the season ahead. He later went on to add that he is thankful for the support and aims to be back stronger in three months, hoping for a speedy recovery and looking forward to playing again soon.

“Hi all, 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 5 sets matches. Therefore I m flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest,” said Nadal in the post that he shared.

Thus, the dreams of many to watch their favorite star on the Australian hard court were broken as the Spaniard announced that he would not be participating in the upcoming event due to an injury.

While the news was hard to digest for many, there were many who came ahead and cheered the King of Clay and wished him a healthy recovery.

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Fans join hands as they wish him a speedy recovery

As soon as the post of his withdrawal from the tournament reached the fans, they could not stop themselves from wishing him the best. One fan came ahead and said that he wished him the best recovery while adding a thank you. “Thank you for everything Rafa, as always. We know how tough it must be and we wish you a speedy recovery,” said the fan.

Another fan came ahead and suggested that all that matters is how healthy and fine Nadal is. “Rafa, just get better ❤️ That’s what matters. We are with you. This breaks our hearts, but we know how much this will be hurting you even more,” said the fan.

Another fan came in and suggested that he would come just in time for Roland Garros and would make sure to rock the clay. “Red clay Rafa loading…🔋, Stay strong Rafa, can’t wait to see you back where you belong,” said the fan.

Thus, Rafael Nadal received words of kindness and care as he bowed out of the Australian Open. While it was shocking for his fans, they joined hands and wished him a quick recovery.

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