Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open.
Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness
Rafael Nadal said a MRI scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle.
He also overtook his career-best 65-season win tally of 2023 with this win.
'If I feel ready, I'm going to try to be there and fight for the things I have been fighting for the last 15 years, (even) if now seems impossible.'
Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.
Nadal expresses doubt over Australian Open participation
Nadal was given a stiff test by the 24-year-old in a match which lasted almost three hours on centre court, and now faces Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz.
Rafael Nadal said farewell to tennis and his fans saluted their retiring hero in a bittersweet and emotional ceremony at a sold-out Malaga arena
Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.
Nadal says Olympics main goal after early Roland Garros defeat
Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.
Nadal touch helps Paolini reach French Open third round
A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.
His representative Benito Perez-Barbadillo said the results of the surgery were expected on Saturday.
The Spaniard, who has slipped to world number 672, said he was feeling much better than a year ago but added that he cannot have long-term goals just yet.
'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'
A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday
'He doesn't play T20 cricket. So, he will not be a part of the World Cup in 2026 in India. But when they go to 2027 in South Africa, he will be 40 years old. And that's a big number in sport.'
The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.
Draper, 23, has won only two matches in three previous visits to Wimbledon. But the past 12 months has seen him evolve from a player regarded as physically fragile to a beast of the courts with the weapons to challenge the very best.
'I feel super, super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience. I want to thank the whole tennis industry, all the people who are involved in this sport.'
Nadal skipped tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as well as the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters after suffering the injury he suffered at the Australian Open.
Sumit Nagal got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw.
'Every time I step onto this court I'm playing for history.'
Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.
Cameras captured heartwarming moments of Rafa Jr. cheering from the stands alongside Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello.
The French Open, which Nadal has won a record 14 times including last year, starts on May 28.
The World No 1, who extended his hardcourt winning streak to 26 matches, will play against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.
Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.
Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.
Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after trying a new treatment, the question still remains: Will Rafa defend his title at the French Open?
'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'
Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.
'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'
The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times, with his last victory coming in 2018.
Novak Djokovic beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics
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