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.
- Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a small tear in a hip muscle, discovered during medical tests in Melbourne.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.
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