Rafael Nadal mentioned Wednesday he’s uncertain if he will likely be able to return to motion in Doha subsequent week after he withdrew from the Australian Open with a muscle tear.
The Spaniard missed most of final yr with a hip harm sustained in Melbourne however made his comeback on the Brisbane International within the lead-up to this yr’s Australian Open.
However, a small muscle tear compelled the 37-year-old to drag out of the season’s first Grand Slam.
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“It’s going to be very tight for Doha. I’ve had some discomfort these past few weeks, and I’m a bit on the limit,” Nadal mentioned in an interview with La Sexta tv that will likely be broadcast in full later Wednesday.
“At this point, every blow I take, every injury, is a setback not only in tennis and physically but also mentally.”
The 22-time Grand Slam winner is way extra optimistic about enjoying in Indian Wells, the yr’s first Masters 1000 occasion, which runs from March 6-17 within the California desert.
“I am 100% confident of being in Indian Wells, it’s a very special tournament for me. I don’t know if it’s going to be the last time I play in it, so I would like to be in Indian Wells, for sure.”
Nadal was named on the entry listing final month for the Qatar Open, to be held February 19-24.
“I would love to be in Doha, what I know is that it’s cutting it fine. I see the decision for Doha more at the last minute. I will travel to Indian Wells for sure if there is nothing wrong,” he mentioned.
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Nadal reiterated that his “main goal is to try to get to the clay season as healthy as possible, to at least give me the chance to enjoy this part of the season”, which the Spaniard has dominated in his profession.
He has gained a file 14 French Open titles and holds an astonishing 112-3 win-loss file at Roland Garros.
Nadal gained two matches in Brisbane in January after a yr on the sidelines however felt ache in his higher left thigh throughout a quarterfinal loss to Jordan Thompson.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com