Rafael Nadal managed to win his 2nd round in straight sets against Michael Mmoh. That was great news for Rafa that has been struggling with his back for slightly more than 2 weeks. The Spanish legend is still fighting, but he has also revealed that he is not happy with the evolution of his injury.
When asked if his injury is under control, he replied:
“No, not under control, honestly. I keep doing things that I can. If you see my motion on the serve is different than want I would like. But I am trying to find solutions every day. I just keep finding for solutions.”
A new treatment
Rafa disclosed that he will try a new treatment hoping it will work, otherwise he will be in trouble.
“The evolution of the problem in the back is not being satisfactory. We have tried several treatments and tomorrow is going to be an important day because we are going to try to find the solution with some new things.
If they do not work, I will be a problem because I am already in the third round and there is going to be more effort. With all the respect in the world for Mmoh, today I was not very challenged so I was able to carry out the match without excessive discomfort.”
The 3rd round vs. Norrie
Rafa will face Cameron Norrie in the 3rd round. They have never clashed against each other. The world no.2 will have to be in good conditions to beat the Brit.
Nadal at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked world no.2, Nadal achieved a 2-0 match record in 2021. The Spaniard is participating at the Australian Open where he ousted Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4 6-1 and Michael Mmoh 6-1 6-4 6-2.
The Spaniard won 86 titles in his career: 21 on hard courts, 60 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Norrie at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.69, Norrie has achieved a 5-2 win-loss record in 2021. Norrie is now competing at the Australian Open where he beat Daniel Evans 6-4 4-6 6-4 7-5 and Roman Safiullin 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-63.
