Rafael Nadal He had to be treated for discomfort in his left leg in his third match in Brisbane, in a quarter-final where fell against Jordan Thompson. With 4-1 down in the third set, the Spaniard went to the locker room to see a doctorbut he returned to the court moments later to finish the match, where he ran out of steam at the start of the third set.
The Spaniard lost in the quarterfinals against Jordan Thompson 5-7, 7-6(6) and 6-3 after failing to take advantage of three match points in the second set, first at 5-4 and a break and then at 6-4 to tie-break. however, one of the images of the match came midway through the third setwhen the Spaniard sought medical attention.
Nadal noticed the lack of run and the emotional blow at the start of the third round, with Thompson achieving the break that ended up being decisive for deciding the match. however, At 4-1 down, Nadal raised his hand to his left leg, apparently to the iliac psoas that kept him off the slopes for nearly a year, including surgery.
The Spaniard went to the locker room to be treated by the doctor and returned shortly after the court, where he noticeably improved in mobility compared to previous games, but he could not recover the score against an impeccable Thompson with a great fight. It is necessary to see in the next few hours if Rafa’s problems are in a dangerous area and if they are worried.
Source: La Verdad
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