Rafael Nadal Will Now Miss Madrid!

Rafael Nadal officially withdrew from Madrid yesterday as the star’s hip still isn’t good enough for action.

“The last few weeks and months have been difficult,” Nadal said. “As you know, I picked up a significant injury in Australia, to my psoas. First it was going to be a six to eight week recovery period, we’re in the 14th week and the reality is that the situation is not what we expected.

“In any case, I have followed the medical advice but the progress has not been as they told us at the beginning. We find ourselves in a difficult situation, the weeks are passing by. I was excited to play in the most important tournaments in my career such as Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros. So far, I’ve missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona and I also wanted to tell you that I won’t be able to be in Madrid.

“I was training, but a few days ago we decided to change course, try another treatment and see if things improve to try and be ready for what is to come. I can’t specify time periods because if I knew them I would tell you but I don’t know. Given the current situation, I wanted to inform you.”

Nadal, who hasn’t played since the Australian Open when he sustained the injury, is a 5-time champion in the biggest tennis event in his home country. But he hasn’t made the final there since his 2017 title run.

If there is any good news, Nadal still has over a month before the French Open. He still can play Rome and possibly an event the week before the French if needed.

Nadal turns 37 at the start of June. He hasn’t missed this many clay events since 2003.

Hola a todos. Hace un tiempo que no me comunico directamente con vosotros. Han sido unas semanas y unos meses difíciles. Como sabéis me hice una una lesión importante en Australia, en el Psoas. pic.twitter.com/m0TbsGFn5t

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 20, 2023

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