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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Rafael Nadal rejected family’s pleas to quit Taylor Fritz match due to injury

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Rafael Nadal rejected pleas from his father and sister to retire from his Wimbledon quarter-final against Taylor Fritz after suffering from abdominal pain.

The 36-year-old, who played on to claim a stunning victory in over four hours, said he does not know if he will be fit enough to play against Nick Kyrgios in the semi-finals on Friday. “I can’t give you a clear answer,” he said.

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