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Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Hip Injury

The setback marks another hurdle in Nadal's comeback from hip surgery, as he aims to compete at the French Open.

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Tennis - ATP 250 - Brisbane International - Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia - January 5, 2024 Spain's Rafael Nadal looks dejected after losing his quarter final match against Australia's Jordan Thompson Jono Searle/AAP Image via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT
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Overview

  • Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a small tear in a hip muscle, discovered during medical tests in Melbourne.
  • Nadal's withdrawal comes a week before the start of the season's first Grand Slam tournament.
  • This is the latest setback in Nadal's comeback from hip surgery, which he underwent in June 2023.
  • Nadal's career has been marked by a series of injuries, potentially connected to his punishing style of play.
  • Nadal's main goal for 2024 is to be fit and ready to compete at the French Open.