Rafa Nadal makes decision on Wimbledon semi-final as details of key injury emerge
Rafael Nadal has decided he wants to go ahead and play his Wimbledon 2022 semi-final against Nick Kyrgios, despite details of a key injury emerging.
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Nadal suffers 'seven millimetre' tear to abdomen - report
Rafael Nadal has suffered a "seven millimetre" tear to his abdomen but still intends to play his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios on Friday, sports daily Marca reported.
Injured Nadal turns up for practice ahead of Kyrgios showdown
Rafael Nadal turned up for practice at Wimbledon on Thursday a day after the 22-times Grand Slam winner played through an abdominal injury to beat American Taylor Fritz in an absorbing quarter-final. The Spaniard was back hitting forehands and backhands on the practice courts at Aorangi Park a day before his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios, and also went through his service motions.
Rafael Nadal suffers 'seven millimetre' tear to abdomen: Report
Rafael Nadal has suffered a "seven millimetre" tear to his abdomen but still intends to play his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios on Friday, sports daily Marca reported. Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 champion, underwent scans on the injury on Thursday following his gruelling 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10/4) victory over Taylor Fritz in Wednesday's quarter-finals.
Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal Suffers 'Seven Millimetre' Tear To Abdomen During Quarterfinal Win - Report
Rafael Nadal has suffered a "seven millimetre" tear to his abdomen but still intends to play his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios on Friday, sports daily Marca reported. Nadal, the 2008 and 2010 champion, underwent scans on the injury on Thursday following his gruelling 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10/4) victory over Taylor Fritz in Wednesday's quarter-finals. The 36-year-old said he was unsure over his ongoing participation in the tournament as he targets the third leg of a rare calendar Grand Slam.
Wimbledon's bizarre dress code explained ahead of Cameron Norrie's clash against Novak Djokovic
With Cameron Norrie keeping Britain's hopes of a Wimbledon win alive, millions of tennis fans will be watching him battle against Novak Djokovic in their hotly-anticipated semi-final. Norrie, who is the only Brit left in the Grand Slam, will go up against the number one seed on the iconic Centre Court on Friday (July 8).
Nadal vs Kyrgios - Four of the best in a testy history
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will meet for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday in what the Australian star claims will be "the most watched tennis match ever." Nadal leads their series 6-3. AFP Sport looks at four of their most memorable matches in a rivalry which has been thrilling and often testy.