Rafael Nadal worried the world when he recently announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open. The Spaniard looked for a blazing comeback but found himself injured again. The message Rafa shared painted a picture that made it difficult to imagine a return anytime soon. However, an update from his camp might give fans some hope.

Rafa lost the quarterfinal bout in the Brisbane International, which is when he broke the news to tennis fans. The Spaniard said that there was a micro-tear in his leg, which meant he would heal soon and could be back on tour. 

Rafael Nadal’s camp shares injury update

The initial scan came after Rafa landed in Melbourne, in hopes of hearing good news. However, he had to fly back to Madrid to get a thorough examination. But the King of Clay was not dealt with bad news once again. After proper examination, his injury was not revealed to be threatening, although he still cannot compete in Australia. 

As per Diaro De Mallorca, he is dealing with a repairable muscle injury. Therefore, he requires one week of rest before he can start training again. Additionally, there is only one clear date on his calendar for now. He is set to play an exhibition match with Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas on March 3, which will be streamed by Netflix.

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While it is unclear exactly when he plans on returning, there’s a high likelihood that he is aiming for a return in the clay season, starting with the Monte-Carlo Masters. As Rafa will also be looking to make a comeback in the Roland Garros, a tennis legend also revealed what might happen if the Spaniard cannot recover for the tournament in time.

American veteran on the possibilities of Rafa’s future

Earlier this week, John McEnroe spoke to ESPN about the upcoming Australian Open. He also discussed Rafa’s possible future. McEnroe said that the Spaniard always hoped to be healthy during the French Open. But, if he is not back to 100% health in time for the second slam, there is a big possibility he may never return to the sport.

Although he writes a bleak future in case Rafa cannot recover, McEnroe said that he believes the Spaniard to still be a major contender in the sport. The legends of the sport have their faith in the 22-time grand slam champion. Now, we have to wait for further news of his recovery, and we might be able to cheer him to victory.

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