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.
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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.
Nadal in race to be fit for Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets 8th final
LONDON: Rafael Nadal is facing a race against time to be fit for Friday's mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios but can either man stop Novak Djokovic in his relentless push for a fourth straight crown? A meeting between 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal and the mercurial Australian has been on the cards since Kyrgios defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in an ill-tempered third-round meeting. Kyrgios cruised through his last-eight match against unseeded Chilean Cristian Garin on Wednesday in straight sets to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.
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.
Tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic reveals thoughts on ex-boyfriend Nick Kyrgios’ assault charge involving Chiara Passari
Nick Kyrgios’ ex-girlfriend and fellow tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic has weighed in on the Wimbledon semi-finalist’s assault charge on fellow ex Chiara Passari.
Rafa Nadal's desperate search for MRI scan at three hospitals days before Wimbledon clash
Rafael Nadal sought out an MRI scan, presumably for his abdominal injury, three days before he came close to retiring against Taylor Fritz in Wednesday's quarter-final. The Spaniard has confessed that he is unsure whether he will be able to take to the court for his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios after suffering his "worst day" with the injury yesterday.