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Rafael Nadal is planning a farewell season next year before he retires French Open 2023 Dates: 28 May-11 June Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Coverage: Live text and radio commentaries of selected matches across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and app Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for another five months after having surgery on the hip injury that has kept him out of action since January. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who turned 37 on Saturday, had an arthroscopic procedure on Friday. His team said it had gone well and the damaged areas had been cleaned and reinforced, and an old injury was also treated. The Spaniard has said he plans to retire at the end of the 2024 season. "Rafa will begin his progressive functional rehabilitation in a few hours and the normal recovery process is estimated at five months," Nadal's representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said. The former world number one wrote on Twitter: "Thank you for all the support you have shown me and that you show me every day. "Today is also my birthday. Not in the desired or dreamed place, but still, thank you." Nadal, who is missing the French Open for the first time in 19 years, had been practising in recent weeks but was not fit enough to play competitively at Roland Garros, where he is a record 14-time champion. When outlining his retirement plans last month, Nadal said he would be aiming to put himself in the best position physically for his farewell season next year, when he wants to say good...

Rafael Nadal broke a three-way tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by claiming his 21st Grand Slam title Sunday, coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, in the 2022 Australian Open men's singles final. Nadal rallied from two sets down -- just the third comeback from 0-2 at a major for Nadal in his career and first since 2007 -- to win the marathon five-setter. Champion in Melbourne once again 🏆 "One month and a half ago, I didn't know if I was going to be able to be back on the tour playing tennis again," Nadal was sidelined with a recurring foot injury since last May, even having to undergo an operation that left him on crutches just four months ago. Then, in December 2021, Nadal suffered from a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Following Nadal's first-round victory at the 2022 Australian Open, he told Eurosport Spain: "A month and a half ago I didn't know if I would play tennis again at a professional level due to various factors, including the problems I've had with my foot and with COVID." This was the second Grand Slam meeting for Medvedev and Nadal, who are establishing an epic intergenerational rival. The pair faced each other in another final, at the "[To] share the court with you is just an honour." 💙 Nothing but respect for At one point in this championship match, Medvedev was two sets up at 3-2 and 40-0, but the more experienced Nadal was able to utilize perfectly executed volleys and passing shots to complete the seemingly impossi...

Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January, and said he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. Nadal, who has won the clay-court Grand Slam tournament Nadal, who turns 37 next month, delivered the news of his withdrawal — and future plans — during a news conference at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain. He said he does not want to set a date for his return to the tennis tour, but expects it to be months away. And then the 22-time Grand Slam champion added: “You never know how things will turn out, but my intention is that next year will be my last year.” Play begins at Roland Garros in Paris on May 28. Nadal has a career record of 112-3 across 18 appearances at the French Open, a level of dominance unmatched by any man or woman at any Grand Slam event in the long annals of a sport that dates to the 1800s. When Nadal won the trophy last year at 36 while dealing with chronic foot pain, he became the oldest champion in tournament history. He said he wasn’t sure whether taking more time off now would give him a real chance of coming back next season in competitive form, but said he knows he can´t keep trying to force his body back into match condition now. Rafael Nadal has been dealing with injuries that could threaten his career, but he earned a first-round victory over Rinky Hijikata at the U.S. Open. “I am going to stop, I am not going to ...

Rafael Nadal will have to wait longer to potentially win his 23rd Grand Slam. The top seed took an Nadal battled through a left hip injury during the match. "It's a tough moment. It's a tough day," Late in the second set, Nadal came up awkwardly after the end of a point against McDonald. A trainer came over to check on Nadal, who even left the court for a medical timeout. The 36-year-old star eventually returned to the court to resume the match, but was clearly not right physically. Wednesday's second round loss is the earliest that Nadal has been eliminated in a Grand Slam tournament since the 2016 Australian Open when he lost to Fernando Verdasco. This comes after Nadal won the Australian Open for the second time in 2022. After the match, Nadal alluded to the fact that he couldn't properly hit his backhand and his cardio wasn't near the form he's accustomed to after sustaining the hip injury. Nadal admitted that his hip had been hampering him for a few days, but it got a lot worse on Wednesday. Injuries have been an issue for Nadal as of late. He had to have pain-killing injections in his left foot on his way to winning the 2022 French Open. In July, he had to pull out of Wimbledon prior to the semifinals due to a torn abdominal muscle. The 22-time Grand Slam champion also had a rib cartilage injury throughout the 2022 season.

Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January, and said he expects 2024 to be the final season of his career. Nadal, who has won the clay-court Grand Slam tournament Nadal, who turns 37 next month, delivered the news of his withdrawal — and future plans — during a news conference at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain. He said he does not want to set a date for his return to the tennis tour, but expects it to be months away. And then the 22-time Grand Slam champion added: “You never know how things will turn out, but my intention is that next year will be my last year.” Play begins at Roland Garros in Paris on May 28. Nadal has a career record of 112-3 across 18 appearances at the French Open, a level of dominance unmatched by any man or woman at any Grand Slam event in the long annals of a sport that dates to the 1800s. When Nadal won the trophy last year at 36 while dealing with chronic foot pain, he became the oldest champion in tournament history. He said he wasn’t sure whether taking more time off now would give him a real chance of coming back next season in competitive form, but said he knows he can´t keep trying to force his body back into match condition now. Rafael Nadal has been dealing with injuries that could threaten his career, but he earned a first-round victory over Rinky Hijikata at the U.S. Open. “I am going to stop, I am not going to ...

Rafael Nadal will have to wait longer to potentially win his 23rd Grand Slam. The top seed took an Nadal battled through a left hip injury during the match. "It's a tough moment. It's a tough day," Late in the second set, Nadal came up awkwardly after the end of a point against McDonald. A trainer came over to check on Nadal, who even left the court for a medical timeout. The 36-year-old star eventually returned to the court to resume the match, but was clearly not right physically. Wednesday's second round loss is the earliest that Nadal has been eliminated in a Grand Slam tournament since the 2016 Australian Open when he lost to Fernando Verdasco. This comes after Nadal won the Australian Open for the second time in 2022. After the match, Nadal alluded to the fact that he couldn't properly hit his backhand and his cardio wasn't near the form he's accustomed to after sustaining the hip injury. Nadal admitted that his hip had been hampering him for a few days, but it got a lot worse on Wednesday. Injuries have been an issue for Nadal as of late. He had to have pain-killing injections in his left foot on his way to winning the 2022 French Open. In July, he had to pull out of Wimbledon prior to the semifinals due to a torn abdominal muscle. The 22-time Grand Slam champion also had a rib cartilage injury throughout the 2022 season.

Rafael Nadal broke a three-way tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by claiming his 21st Grand Slam title Sunday, coming back to beat Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, in the 2022 Australian Open men's singles final. Nadal rallied from two sets down -- just the third comeback from 0-2 at a major for Nadal in his career and first since 2007 -- to win the marathon five-setter. Champion in Melbourne once again 🏆 "One month and a half ago, I didn't know if I was going to be able to be back on the tour playing tennis again," Nadal was sidelined with a recurring foot injury since last May, even having to undergo an operation that left him on crutches just four months ago. Then, in December 2021, Nadal suffered from a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Following Nadal's first-round victory at the 2022 Australian Open, he told Eurosport Spain: "A month and a half ago I didn't know if I would play tennis again at a professional level due to various factors, including the problems I've had with my foot and with COVID." This was the second Grand Slam meeting for Medvedev and Nadal, who are establishing an epic intergenerational rival. The pair faced each other in another final, at the "[To] share the court with you is just an honour." 💙 Nothing but respect for At one point in this championship match, Medvedev was two sets up at 3-2 and 40-0, but the more experienced Nadal was able to utilize perfectly executed volleys and passing shots to complete the seemingly impossi...

Rafael Nadal is planning a farewell season next year before he retires French Open 2023 Dates: 28 May-11 June Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Coverage: Live text and radio commentaries of selected matches across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and app Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for another five months after having surgery on the hip injury that has kept him out of action since January. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who turned 37 on Saturday, had an arthroscopic procedure on Friday. His team said it had gone well and the damaged areas had been cleaned and reinforced, and an old injury was also treated. The Spaniard has said he plans to retire at the end of the 2024 season. "Rafa will begin his progressive functional rehabilitation in a few hours and the normal recovery process is estimated at five months," Nadal's representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said. The former world number one wrote on Twitter: "Thank you for all the support you have shown me and that you show me every day. "Today is also my birthday. Not in the desired or dreamed place, but still, thank you." Nadal, who is missing the French Open for the first time in 19 years, had been practising in recent weeks but was not fit enough to play competitively at Roland Garros, where he is a record 14-time champion. When outlining his retirement plans last month, Nadal said he would be aiming to put himself in the best position physically for his farewell season next year, when he wants to say good...

Rafael Nadal is planning a farewell season next year before he retires French Open 2023 Dates: 28 May-11 June Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Coverage: Live text and radio commentaries of selected matches across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and app Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for another five months after having surgery on the hip injury that has kept him out of action since January. His team said it had gone well and the damaged areas had been cleaned and reinforced, and an old injury was also treated. The Spaniard has said he plans to retire at the end of the 2024 season. "Rafa will begin his progressive functional rehabilitation in a few hours and the normal recovery process is estimated at five months," Nadal's representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said. The former world number one wrote on Twitter: "Thank you for all the support you have shown me and that you show me every day. "Today is also my birthday. Not in the desired or dreamed place, but still, thank you." Nadal, who is missing the French Open for the first time in 19 years, had been practising in recent weeks but was not fit enough to play competitively at Roland Garros, where he is a record 14-time champion. When outlining his retirement plans last month, Nadal said he would be aiming to put himself in the best position physically for his farewell season next year, when he wants to say goodbye to the tournaments that have meant the most to him. Given the latest timeframe around his recover...

Rafael Nadal will have to wait longer to potentially win his 23rd Grand Slam. The top seed took an Nadal battled through a left hip injury during the match. "It's a tough moment. It's a tough day," Late in the second set, Nadal came up awkwardly after the end of a point against McDonald. A trainer came over to check on Nadal, who even left the court for a medical timeout. The 36-year-old star eventually returned to the court to resume the match, but was clearly not right physically. Wednesday's second round loss is the earliest that Nadal has been eliminated in a Grand Slam tournament since the 2016 Australian Open when he lost to Fernando Verdasco. This comes after Nadal won the Australian Open for the second time in 2022. After the match, Nadal alluded to the fact that he couldn't properly hit his backhand and his cardio wasn't near the form he's accustomed to after sustaining the hip injury. Nadal admitted that his hip had been hampering him for a few days, but it got a lot worse on Wednesday. Injuries have been an issue for Nadal as of late. He had to have pain-killing injections in his left foot on his way to winning the 2022 French Open. In July, he had to pull out of Wimbledon prior to the semifinals due to a torn abdominal muscle. The 22-time Grand Slam champion also had a rib cartilage injury throughout the 2022 season.