Rafael Nadal announced on Sunday that he withdrew from the 2024 Australian Open after an MRI discovered that he has a micro tear on a muscle following his run at the Brisbane International tournament.
“I have worked very hard during the year for this comeback and as I always mentioned my goal is to be at my best level in 3 months,” Nadal wrote on social media. “Within the sad news for me for not being able to play in front of the amazing Melbourne crowds, this is not very bad news and we all remain positive with the evolution for the season. I really wanted to play here in Australia and I have had the chance to play a few matches that made me very happy and positive.”
I have worked very hard during the year for this comeback and as I always mentioned my goal is to be at my best level in 3 months.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 7, 2024
Within the sad news for me for not being able to play in front of the amazing Melbourne crowds, this is not very bad news and we all remain positive… pic.twitter.com/FoFrr5AgMZ
