Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open and as an alternative return to Spain for therapy on a hip harm he sustained on the Brisbane Worldwide.
Nadal, 37, made his long-awaited return after virtually a yr out with harm this week, profitable his first two matches in Brisbane in straight units.
However he was injured in his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson on Friday.
Nadal stated a scan had proven a micro tear on a muscle however not in the identical space as his earlier long-term harm.
The Spaniard, who had not performed a singles match for 349 days previous to his opening win over Dominic Thiem, stated the outcome was “excellent news” however added he was “not able to compete on the most stage”.
“I’ve labored very exhausting in the course of the yr for this comeback and as I at all times talked about my aim is to be at my greatest stage in three months,” Nadal stated on social media.
“Inside the unhappy information for me for not with the ability to play in entrance of the wonderful Melbourne crowds, this isn’t very dangerous information and all of us stay optimistic with the evolution for the season.
“I actually needed to play in Australia and I’ve had the possibility to play a number of matches that made me very glad and optimistic.
“Thanks all for the help and see you quickly!”
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