Tennis Canada first released a statement on their website announcing Nadal’s withdrawal. That was followed by detailed comments from the man himself explaining the circumstances leading up to the decision.
Rafael Nadal cited an injury to his left foot as the reason for his withdrawal. The foot issue has actually been bothering him ever since his loss to Novak Djokovic in the Roland Garros semifinals.
Rafael Nadal is a five-time champion at the Canadian Open, and he sounded understandably upset at missing the opportunity for a record-equalling sixth crown. But he was quick to explain that he needs to listen to his body right now, before admitting that the full extent of the problem would only be known after an assessment of the foot over the next few days.
The organizers also announced that Rafael Nadal would be replaced in the draw by his countryman, lucky loser Feliciano Lopez.
Rafael Nadal shares a video message for fans, doubts emerge over his US Open participation
Shortly after Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the National Bank Open was made public, the 20-time Major winner posted a video message on the tournament’s Twitter handle.
Nadal explained in the short clip that his foot was “not ready for it (to compete)”, before apologizing to the fans who had come to see him play in Toronto.
In a separate flash interview with the tournament’s website, Rafael Nadal claimed that his left foot made him “suffer” on the court during his Washington second-round match. The Spaniard further explained that he had expected the problem to get better with time, but that it had shown very little signs of improvement after his arrival in Canada.
Rafael Nadal was due to play South Africa’s Lloyd Harris, his Washington conqueror, on Thursday. But the World No. 4 will now go back to Spain for treatment, according to a journalist on broadcast at the National Bank Open.
If the words of this journalist are to be believed, then Rafael Nadal’s participation in next week’s Cincinnati Masters, and also in the US Open, might be in doubt. Fans all over the world will be hoping that the Spaniard is fit in time for the final Major of the year, where he is a four-time former champion.
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title: “Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Toronto Masters Due To A Left Foot Injury” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-25” author: “Erica Oconnell”
Tennis Canada first released a statement on their website announcing Nadal’s withdrawal. That was followed by detailed comments from the man himself explaining the circumstances leading up to the decision.
Rafael Nadal cited an injury to his left foot as the reason for his withdrawal. The foot issue has actually been bothering him ever since his loss to Novak Djokovic in the Roland Garros semifinals.
Rafael Nadal is a five-time champion at the Canadian Open, and he sounded understandably upset at missing the opportunity for a record-equalling sixth crown. But he was quick to explain that he needs to listen to his body right now, before admitting that the full extent of the problem would only be known after an assessment of the foot over the next few days.
The organizers also announced that Rafael Nadal would be replaced in the draw by his countryman, lucky loser Feliciano Lopez.
Rafael Nadal shares a video message for fans, doubts emerge over his US Open participation
Shortly after Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the National Bank Open was made public, the 20-time Major winner posted a video message on the tournament’s Twitter handle.
Nadal explained in the short clip that his foot was “not ready for it (to compete)”, before apologizing to the fans who had come to see him play in Toronto.
In a separate flash interview with the tournament’s website, Rafael Nadal claimed that his left foot made him “suffer” on the court during his Washington second-round match. The Spaniard further explained that he had expected the problem to get better with time, but that it had shown very little signs of improvement after his arrival in Canada.
Rafael Nadal was due to play South Africa’s Lloyd Harris, his Washington conqueror, on Thursday. But the World No. 4 will now go back to Spain for treatment, according to a journalist on broadcast at the National Bank Open.
If the words of this journalist are to be believed, then Rafael Nadal’s participation in next week’s Cincinnati Masters, and also in the US Open, might be in doubt. Fans all over the world will be hoping that the Spaniard is fit in time for the final Major of the year, where he is a four-time former champion.
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