Rafael Nadal trains for the first time since quitting Wimbledon injured in US Open boost

Rafael Nadal has been seen training for the first time since withdrawing from Wimbledon with an abdominal tear. The world No 3 is aiming to be back in time for the Canada Masters ahead of the US Open and appears on track for a comeback as he hit the practice court at his Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca on Monday.

Nadal came to Wimbledon bidding for the Calendar Grand Slam after winning the first two Majors of the year for the first time in his career. But his hopes were quashed when he picked up an abdomen injury that saw him close to retiring in a five-set quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz.

On the eve of his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios, the Spaniard withdrew and confirmed he had suffered a 7mm tear in his abdomen, but was hoping to continue with his intended schedule of playing the Montreal Masters before attempting to win a record-extending 23rd Major title at the US Open.

And the 36-year-old now has a huge boost in his preparations for the last Major of the year as he has already returned to training as planned. Nadal was seen hitting at his own academy in his home of Manacor, rallying from the baseline and chasing down balls.

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When he pulled out of Wimbledon, the 22-time Grand Slam champion shared his hope to be back in training without serving in around "one week" from his withdrawal, and just 11 days after his shock announcement at the All England Club, he was back on the practice court. It comes after the tournament director for the Montreal Masters confirmed that Nadal would return to training on Monday.

Eugene Lapierre also said the Spaniard had already booked his hotel for the event, as well as requested some balls used at the