Spaniard and 22-time Grand Slam winner said his body is not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches and he will fly back home for treatment and rest; the Australian Open starts on January 15; 37-year-old returned this month after a year out due to a hip flexor injury
Rafael Nadal has confirmed he has pulled out of the 2024 Australian Open due to a muscle tear.
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Rafael Nadal admits he's uncertain about whether he will be fit enough to play in the Australian Open after requiring treatment on a leg problem during his defeat to Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International.
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