Kyrgios and Nadal, more united than ever: “That’s my fear”

Rafa Nadal’s injury at the Brisbane tournament has generated messages of support and solidarity with the former world number 1, who continues his uphill battle to play at a good level again and be competitive again.

“We will miss you in Melbourne, Rafa. We send you all our love and our best wishes for a speedy recovery. See you soon on court,” the Australian Open organization announced in its social networks.

In its part, Carlos AlcarazThe world number two, after knowing the definite absence of his countryman, whom he has not seen in a competition for a long time, sent him a message of encouragement.

“We will wait for you at the next Rafa tournament! Get well soon!“Alcaraz wrote on Instagram.

Carlos Alcaraz will play in the first Grand Slam of the season for the third time in his career. He did not get past the round of 32, the third round, which he got in 2022, which was surpassed by the Italian Matteo Berrettini.

Undoubtedly, one of the most important messages was that of Nick Kyrgios, another one of the players who has had the worst time in recent months due to injuries. “I feel what Rafa is going through. Get well, that’s what I was afraid of too, come back soon…“His message on Twitter.

A few words of support and love that buried the fights between them from the pastwhen the Australian attacked the Spanish, usually by accident.

Nadal, who reappeared in Brisbane last week after nearly a year away from the courts due to an iliopsoas injury in his left leg, He felt discomfort in the damaged area after playing against Jordan Thompsonwho defeated the winner of twenty-two majors in a match that was decided in three sets and that lasted more than three hours.

Rafa explained in his message that the pain is not a relapse, but a small tear in a muscleso he is optimistic about the recovery, despite the fact that it will prevent him from playing the first Grand slam of the season, which he won twice, the last in 2022.