Is Rafael Nadal’s Shoulder Also Ailing? [Video]

“recent sessions have focused on Nadal’s backhand”

i am not surprised the backhand is where they are concentrating on. nadal backhand against djokovic has been his worst shot while against other players it is still pretty good. it must be the big session to try to counter djokovic’s attacks.

Hope his injury is not too serious and that after one week he should be able to play london.

November 12th, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Yikes! These guys seem to take turns going from one injury to another, except Fed. I have no idea what to expect from any of the top three at the WTF. It looks like the old man might have the cleanest bill of health.

November 12th, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Maybe he over worked his shoulder trying to make sure he serves like he did at USO 2010. Nadal-Djokovic 2011 USO final may have cut each man’s career short. Such a brutal match. Who knows like Anna said.

November 13th, 2011 at 12:48 am

Goodness Dan, the price they paid, seems very high, if that proves to be the case :(

November 13th, 2011 at 1:40 am

And already Humble Rafa has an excuse prepared for when he loses in London

November 13th, 2011 at 4:33 am

@someone as you only ever show up on the forum ocasionally,to tell us all of your obvious disdain for rafa,why dont you send in a post on someone you actually do like,as nobody has a clue who that is,or for a change talk about the bloody tennis,puulease thats the whole point of having a tennis forum,i am curious to know.

November 13th, 2011 at 5:49 am

I hope this is not serious.

November 13th, 2011 at 11:17 pm

Yep, tendinitis is what he had in his knees, before his magical PRP treatments cured him. He also won his two grand slam tournaments after his last PRP treatments (RG 2010, USO 2010).

Expect Rafa to get another PRP treatment before AO 2012, and win it.

November 14th, 2011 at 12:56 am

Andy, apparently you can’t do it endlessly and have the same success, which makes sense. The human body has limitations.

November 14th, 2011 at 2:26 am

Margo, From what I’ve read prp treatments can be successful when given more than once. I think it’s a matter of healthy cells wrapping themselves around damaged tissue and healing/creating new growth. Probably not much science for multiple treatments (4-5X). I think Rafa’s knees are fine, but it wouldn’t surprise me t hear that he’s been getting treatments this year for the shoulder. Rafa is my all-time favorite player, but if he’s having to repair 2-3 body parts with various treatments then I really hope he doesn’t play more than a couple more years.

November 14th, 2011 at 10:48 am