Rafael Nadal is still struggling with his injury and according to the local press (Relevo), he will not play the French Open. As per the Spanish outlet, The Spaniard will miss the Paris Grand Slam because he did not fully heal from his psoas injury.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will not travel to Paris to defend his title because of ongoing medical pain. On June 3, Nadal will be 37. Despite his best efforts, the deadlines have not been kind to him, and he will continue not to compete. Nadal will hold a press conference tomorrow at 4:00 pm at his academy in Manacor, according to his team.
Since sustaining a psoas injury in his right leg on January 18 during the second round of the Australian Open, the Spaniard has been sidelined from competition. He was initially expected to be out for six to eight weeks, but the recovery process has grown increasingly challenging. Nadal does not currently have a return date, but he will not return until at least the grass circuit. The period of Wimbledon is July 3–16.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Currently the world no.14, Nadal played his last match on the 18th of January when he was overcome by world no.55 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Nadal has an overall 1-3 win-loss record.
Nadal is scheduled to play next at the French Open (French Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of May.
Rafael Nadal |
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