spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal you are in painmicro tear in muscleThe incident occurred during the match against Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane tournament. Australian Openfirst ‘Grand Slam’ of the season, also admits he doesn’t feel “ready” to compete at the highest level of demand in five-set matches.

I had a minor muscle problem in my last game in Brisbane Which, as you know, worried me. When I arrived in Melbourne I had the opportunity to have an MRI and I have a micro tear in my muscles, not where I was injured, which is good news,” he said on the social network X.

Moreover, Balearic people think: “Competing at the highest level” is impossible in his case. “I am not ready to compete at the highest level of demand in 5-set matches at the moment. I am returning to Spain to see my doctor, receive treatment and rest,” he said.

“I worked hard throughout the year for this comeback, and as I always say, My goal is to reach my best level in three months. “It’s sad news for me not to be able to play in front of the incredible crowds in Melbourne, it’s not bad news and we’re all positive about the way the season is going,” he added.

Finally, the man from Manacor gave a positive assessment of the first matches of the year on the oceanic continent. “I really wanted to play here in Australia and I had the opportunity to play some games that made me feel very happy and positive.” he finished.