Rafael Nadal has been the victim of a new injury

The tears of emotion Mary Perello in the stand, Rafa Nadal’s physical and moral pain after feeling pain in his left leg, at hip level, according to the massages he received from the physiotherapist. It was drama at the Rod Laver Arena as the reigning champion, the record holder of 22 Grand Slams, had to leave the center without fighting for victory. Resisted the departure, holding the heart until the American mackenzie mcdonald sealed the verdict handed down, winning 6-4, 6-4 and 7-5 in 2h.32′.

Nadal appealed to the victory for dignity and because there was little left in his 36 years. He addressed the public from the middle of the field. A sad moment. He lived with a chronic injury to his left leg, the ailments stemming from his knees, but he continued to receive unexpected stabs. It is the tears in the stomach area in the end Wimbledon and US Open, as well as this bad act that caused him to say goodbye.

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It’s one of those days you better not get out of bed. Nothing went according to plan. Nor was the rain that forced the roof to be closed, slowing down playing conditions, complicating the development of Manacorí’s natural tennis. He also immediately had (with 1-4) a scuffle with the chair umpire, the Serbian Marijana Veljovic, complaining that he activated the clock that watches 25 seconds between points too quickly, to serve. The Spaniard didn’t have time to grab a towel and dry off his sweat.

The problems are piling up. Not very active at first, he ran into a Mackenzie McDonald, 27 years old and world number 65, who was the opposite of his victim in Roland Garros 2021 by 6-1, 6-0 and 6-3. The best American version led to a quick 1-4. Aggressive, punishing Rafa’s second serve. He dominated the court to go 4-6.

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A 0-2 loss in the second set was another sign that the day was looking bad. Rafa Nadal’s usual reaction remains. It was there with a slight 3-0 for 3-2. A very short normality as the Spaniard suddenly showed discomfort in his left leg. Annoyed grimace, strained step. He gave up his serve, 3-4, not fighting in the eighth game, 3-5. Can’t be.

The referee invited him to stop and get help before changing the side of the track as it was a set game. The physiotherapist appeared, massaging the area between the Spaniard’s left groin and hip in the doctor’s presence. An iliopsoas injury frustrated an Australian Open, with abandonment against Marin Cilic.

Nadal disappeared with his medical attendants to receive better care. He returned with a face that left no room for doubt. There is no other solution than the honor he showed by not wanting to leave before his time. He resisted playing heads and tails, pulling out with his arm more than momentum. An example of a veteran and legend.

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A new injury after months of constant physical setbacks on the track. A tear naturally escaped Mery, who experienced a sporting situation that contrasted with the joy of the arrival of little Rafael.

Nadal crossed his fingers that the medical report was benevolent. Roland Garros is the next big goal.