Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that the injury he suffered the day before during his second round match at the Australian Open would require six to eight weeks of recovery.
“I had medical examinations after my defeat yesterday (Wednesday). MRI showed a second degree lesion of the iliopsoas muscle of the left leg. I will now rest and carry out anti-inflammatory therapy. The normal recovery time is 6 to 8 weeks,” the Spaniard wrote on his Twitter account.
Good afternoon. I have carried out medical tests after the defeat yesterday. The MRI shows a grade 2 injury to the Psoas Iliac of his left leg. Now it’s time for sports rest and anti-inflammatory physiotherapy. Normal recovery time 6 to 8 weeks. pic.twitter.com/xwcKSyTzhp
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 19, 2023
This absence could compromise his participation in the spring American tour with the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells (March 8-19) and Miami (March 22-April 2).
Title holder, Nadal insisted on finishing his match in the second round of the Australian Open lost on Wednesday against the American Mackenzie McDonald (6-4, 6-4, 7-5), despite pain in his hip. left” which prevented him “from playing backhand and running”, according to his confession.
He suggested that the rest of his career could depend on the severity of this injury and the length of time necessary for recovery.
The 36-year-old Majorcan did not indicate his intentions on Thursday.
