Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to injury

Published: 07 January 2024 at 11:51

Tennis

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open after suffering a small tear in a muscle during his comeback tournament in Brisbane. Nadal, who had been away from the court for almost a year due to a hip injury, initially thought it was a muscular problem but scans revealed a tear. He will now fly back to Spain for treatment and rest. The Australian Open expressed their disappointment at Nadals withdrawal and wished him a speedy recovery.