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Wimbledon - Rafael Nadal withdraws due to abdominal tear, Nick Kyrgios gets walkover into final

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Rafael Nadal has reportedly had to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash with Nick Kyrgios due to the abdominal tear he suffered on Wednesday.

Nadal practised at the All England Club on Thursday ahead of the last-four clash with the Australian, but he has now called a press conference for the evening.

Ad/> According to reports, the legendary Spaniard has been forced to withdraw from the tournament ahead of the semi-final.

As a result, Kyrgios will receive a walkover into the final. WimbledonNadal playing with '7mm abdominal tear' leaves Wilander 'completely amazed'4 HOURS AGO It has been reported in the Spanish press that medical tests revealed he suffered a seven-millimetre tear in one of his abdominal muscles during the quarter-final against Fritz.

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Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because of a torn abdominal muscle, announcing his decision a day before he was supposed to play Nick Kyrgios in the semi-finals.

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