Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Paris For “Personal Reasons”, Will He Have Appendix Surgery Next Week?

You should ask question like, Will Humble get surgery done next week, in a poll.

The resident doctors will give their expert opinion.

October 24th, 2014 at 10:25 am

@humble rafa – Stop your stupid comments – it is getting too repetitive

October 24th, 2014 at 10:30 am

Yes it has already been confirmed that his appendix is the personal reason.

October 24th, 2014 at 10:39 am

Good luck Rafa. Hope all goes well and you make a quick recovery.
Here’s to a healthy, happy and successful 2015
Vamos Champ!

October 24th, 2014 at 10:53 am

It looks like Humble Rafa, someone blogger in tennis-x

October 24th, 2014 at 11:03 am

Humble,

Now that some of Rafa’s “guts” are being removed, do you think he’ll still have what it takes to kick butt?

October 24th, 2014 at 12:41 pm

This surgery has to be done….sooner or later. This is the perfect time. All the slams are gone and it’s unlikely Rafa can get to number 1 anyway. It’s a serious health risk. From a tennis stand point, imagine this illness flaring up just before Roland Garros. Why risk it? Chop that sucker out ASAP so he can make preparations for next year. Huge stuff at stake next year. Trying to pass Sampras for No.2 all time in slams, trying to catch Roger’s 17 and trying to win RG for the 10th time.

October 24th, 2014 at 12:46 pm

Also trying for the “winning each slam at least twice” deal as well.

October 24th, 2014 at 12:48 pm

Not that this is a surprise, but here’s a tweet by a tennis journo confirming that the “personal reasons” = having the appendix removed.

https://twitter.com/simonrbriggs/status/525630435616104448

October 24th, 2014 at 1:05 pm

My guy is getting his butt kicked atm….Vamos Rafa!!

October 24th, 2014 at 1:13 pm

@okiegal: relax. This is no surprise. Prematch already I said Coric is a talent and unlike others I said Rafa is playing below par at best. I mean: 13 UE’s in 4 games already by Rafa ain’t his usual no? Coric looks a real talent and seeing as he’s a Rafa fan I would not mind him winning and Rafa having tried his best but decided to do the operation. I’ll take that to be honest.

October 24th, 2014 at 1:17 pm

Rafa’s mind is on his surgery already. Give him the match already Rafa. Rather Coric than some smart ass Kyrgios type.
Vamos Champ!
God speed!

October 24th, 2014 at 1:31 pm

@Brando GOAT poster

Well, tbh, I’m not really that surprised either. This kid is really playing well….he’s going toe to toe and coming up with some amazing points….reminds me of Rafa at 17. I thought on that last point Coric almost said Vamos! Lol

October 24th, 2014 at 2:13 pm

Coric: well done kid! Great talent and I love h

October 24th, 2014 at 2:41 pm

Coric: well done kid! Great talent and I love how respectful he was of Rafa even applauding winners from his idol! Does look like a young Rafa: great footwork and fight. Could be a future fav: good luck v Goffin!

October 24th, 2014 at 2:42 pm

Rafa: very proud of that effort. 4-0 down in first set, it goes 6-2. Yet improved and fought his best to a tie break in the 2nd: well done for that. I won’t say how he played since we know how unless Rafa is buried during a loss some will not feel satisfied but I’ll leave with a simple stat that reflects factually on his performance: 37 unforced errors in 2 sets. With that: time for the operation me thinks as its visible his body does not feel good.

October 24th, 2014 at 2:46 pm

I wonder if Rafa is planning to play the WTF because he has announced his withdrawal only from Paris. If that is indeed the case, the “personal reasons” could be something else. I am not sure if he can have a surgery and recover fast enough to play WTF which starts after a fortnight. I hope he is 100% whenever he rejoins the tour.

October 24th, 2014 at 4:00 pm

There is a new thread, he’s says he isn’t playing Paris or London…..direct quote…..

October 24th, 2014 at 4:15 pm