LONDON: Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Wimbledon 2022 ahead of his semifinal against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury.
The 36-year-old Spaniard, on course for a calendar Grand Slam, announced he was pulling out after a 45 minute practice session earlier in the day in which he clearly looked hampered.
"I have been suffering with pain in the abdominal... there is a tear in the muscle.I made the decision because I don't believe I can win two matches under these circumstances," said Nadal at a press conference at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
"Not only I can't serve at the right speed, I can't do the normal movement to serve. I don't want to go out there and not be competitive enough to play at the level to achieve my goal. And there is a big chance to make the thing much worse," he explained.
The withdrawal ends Nadal's bid for the Grand Slam following his titles at the Australian Open and Roland Garros earlier this season. Nadal owns a 35-3 record this season, including four titles. IANS
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