Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal set to go ahead with semi-final against Nick Kyrgios despite abdominal injury concern

Rafa Nadal is set to play through the pain barrier when he faces Nick Kyrgios on Friday afternoon in the semi-final of the Wimbledon Championships. The 36-year-old suffered a 7mm abdominal tear halfway through the first set in his semi-final victory over Taylor Fritz, and was a heavy doubt for his last four clash with Kyrgios. Ad/> Marca have confirmed that Nadal is ready to play for a spot in the final, as he looks to close in on a 2022 Surface Slam and Channel Slam, and began preparations for the mouth-watering showdown in a training session on Thursday.

WimbledonJabeur and Maria's sporting gesture after semi-final showed 'so much love'AN HOUR AGO The Spaniard confirmed his family in attendance during Wednesday’s quarter-final pleaded with him to pull out of the match, as he was visibly in pain and needed off-court treatment, but he defied their wishes and continued to mount a comeback from behind to book his place in the semi-final. Talking on-court after his five-set victory over Fritz, Nadal was hopeful he’ll be ready for the semi-final crunch with Kyrgios, and was full of praise for his opponent. «I hope to be ready to play, that's the first thing,» Nadal said.

«Nick is a great player in all players, but especially here in grass. »I'll need to be at 100 percent to have the best chance." History-maker Jabeur into first Wimbledon final after battling past Maria Nadal has 7mm abdominal tear ahead of Kyrgios clash — reports Wimbledon semi-final LIVE — Halep v Rybakina If he can overcome a tricky test in Kyrgios, he’ll face either British No. 1 Cameron Norrie or world No.