Nick Kyrgios opens up about fear of ‘coming back a little soon’ following Rafael Nadal’s heartbreaking withdrawal from Australian Open
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios expressed his sadness over the news of Rafael Nadal missing the Australian Open due to a muscle tear.
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Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios (image via: Imago)
Rafael Nadal announced on Sunday that he is going to miss the Australian Open starting on January 14, 2024.
The Spaniard was affected by an upper-left leg issue during his quarterfinal match against Jordan Thompson. Even after facing discomfort, Rafa completed the match, resulting in a loss and being eliminated from the tournament.
After reaching Melbourne for the mega event, Nadal had the chance to do the MRI. Results show a micro tear on a muscle.
However, it was not the same part where Rafa had an injury last season.
Right now, I am not ready to compete at the maximum level of exigence in five sets matches. I'm flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment, and rest. I have worked very hard during the year for this comeback and as I always mentioned my goal is to be at my best level in 3 months.The 37-year-old further said via Instagram
Various fans and players have expressed their disappointment over the incident. The Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios wrote a message for the Spaniard on Twitter.
Feel for Rafa man get better soon, that was the fear for me as well, coming back a little too soon.Kyrgios wrote on X
Kyrgios himself has been out of court for quite a long period of time. In the last two years, Kyrgios has just played one professional match.
Injury scar continues for Rafael Nadal
After staying out of the court for the entire 2023 season, Rafa chose Brisbane International as the seat of his return.
However, destiny had something else for the Spaniard, as he got injured once again. Fans as well as pundits have expressed their reactions on Twitter.
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:
However, the good news is that the tear is not in the same place where he had the injury last year. It is still unknown when he is going to come back from the injury.
With that being said, the tennis world hopes that Rafa will come back soon on the court. So that he can compete in his probable last professional tennis season.
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