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The 38-year-old has skipped Wimbledon after missing most of 2023 and some of 2024 due to injury. We look at the legendary Spaniard’s long history of medical issues.
After spending practically all of 2023 on the sidelines, Rafa Nadal announced that he would be returning for the Brisbane International, which started on New Year’s Eve 2023. After beating Dominic Thiem then Jason Kubler in Brisbane, Rafa lost the quarter final to Jordan Thompson but suffered a small muscle tear that ruled him out of the next event, the Australian Open.
Nadal given emotional send-offs in Barcelona, Madrid and Paris
Since then, Nadal has been selective about which tournaments he has entered. He was scheduled to appear at the Indian Wells Open in March but withdrew, explaining that he had reservations after training and didn’t feel in conditions for his opening match against World No. 3 Milos Raonic.
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Understandably, he didn’t want to miss the one on home turf – the Barcelona Open (knocked out in the round of 32 by Alex de Minaur) and the Madrid Open (eliminated by Jiri Lehecka in the last 16); or his favorite, Roland Garros. While he is currently injury-free, Rafa deliberately decided to give Wimbledon a miss once again, as to not jeopardize his participation at the Paris Olympic Games.
With injuries now becoming more frequent at this stage of his career, he needs to look after himself more than ever. His injury history has been varied, with some more serious than others. The Spaniard veteran has gone through everything from a stomach virus to tendonitis to appendix surgery being needed. Here is a list of all Nadal’s injuries throughout his career:
