Rafael Nadal cracked ribs, missed many important tournaments
Nadal’s perfect start to 2022 came to an end this past Sunday in the final at Indian Wells against Taylor Fritz. The American beat Nadal 6-3 7-6 to win his first Masters 1000 title.
Nadal revealed after the match that he struggled with injury in that match. Viewers came to see Rafa wince throughout the match, frequently touching the left breast.
Nadal ache in chest when participating in Indian Wells final
The 35-year-old has struggled with a chest injury throughout the tournament but on his return to Spain, Nadal was examined and was told by doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro he had a fracture in his third rib. left – an injury occurred during the match.
“Hello everyone, I would like to announce that I have returned to Spain and immediately went to see my medical team to have them run some tests after the Indian Wells final that I was in. playing with the pain” – Nadal wrote.
“In the end, it turned out that I had broken one of my ribs and I was going to have to take four to six weeks off. This is not good news and I did not expect it. I am disappointed and sad about this because because I’ve had an incredible start to the year.
Having to rest for 4-6 weeks, Nadal will have to miss many upcoming tournaments
A very important time of the year is coming with a lot of emotions and good results. But I always have the fighting spirit and overcome everything. What I will do is be patient and work hard after I recover. Once again, thank you all for your support.”
Nadal will most likely miss the Monte Carlo Masters next month (April 10-17) and the Barcelona Open the following week April 18-24. The ability to attend the Mutua Madrid Open (May 1 to 8) and the Rome Open (April 8 to 15) is uncertain.
Nadal can only return at the French Open at the end of May
The Spaniard is likely to return to the court before the second Grand Slam of the year – the French Open, which begins in Paris on May 22.
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