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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Christine Caparras

Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Australian Open Due To Heartbreaking New Injury Setback

Spain's Rafael Nadal receives treatment for his hip at the Brisbane International AFP / Patrick HAMILTON

On Sunday, tennis superstar Rafael Nadal made a heartbreaking announcement that all his fans had been dreading to hear. He officially pulled out of the 2024 Australian Open after confirming that he had picked up another injury while playing at the Brisbane International last week.

Nadal flew to Australia with the intention of returning to the professional tour for the 2024 season, and the Brisbane tournament was meant to be a warm-up event for the first Grand Slam of the year. Things looked positive even after he lost his first doubles match, which was evidently meant to ease him back into competitive form.

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