Rafael Nadal’s time in Wimbledon has come to an end. The tennis player was forced to pull out of the semi-final Thursday due to an abdominal strain he had been suffering from since the quarter-final.
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world No. 4 battles is known as Mueller-Weiss Syndrome. The condition, which affects the navicular bone on the back of the foot, between the talus and cuneiform bones can cause chronic pain and was the reason why the tennis star missed a lot of games last year.
Having been first diagnosed back in 2005, Nadal was forced to pull out of the US Open. But having triumphed in the French Open, the 36-year-old is expected to bounce back once more from his fitness woes as he aims to compete at SW19. In fact, here he is hoping to rely on a new type of treatment known as radiofrequency ablation.
"My intention is to play at Wimbledon," Nadal said last week. "I'm happy, I haven't been limping for a week. "I have noticed changes with the treatment - I still have strange sensations, sometimes I can't feel my foot, but the pain that did not allow me to support my weight on my foot has subsided.
"After admitting that his foot was "asleep" during the last Roland Garros tournament, Nadal went on to say that he wouldn't be taking the "risk" that comes with using anaesthetic injections again. Instead the star plans to use radiofrequency in an attempt to dull the feeling in the nerve of his foot. "The objective is clear: to make a radiofrequency in the nerve to try to achieve the sensation that I have when I play with my foot asleep," Nadal told the ATP Tour.
READ MORE: Paul McCartney health: Singer, 80, shares his secret to longevity and it's rather unique"If we get the treatment to work, leaving the nerve touched, I'll be able to continue playing. I usually go step by step. "I trust things will go well.
"Wimbledon has always been a priority. If it works with the new treatment, yes [I will play]. If not, no, I won't do anaesthetics again,
.Rafael Nadal’s time in Wimbledon has come to an end. The tennis player was forced to pull out of the semi-final Thursday due to an abdominal strain he had been suffering from since the quarter-final.
Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after suffering an injury.
Nadal, 36, won the quarter-final match on Wednesday in a five-set win over American Taylor Fritz. During the match he required a medical timeout to take anti-inflammatories, and his father Sebastian was seen from the stands appearing to gesture for Nadal to retire.The decision comes a day after his wife Mery Perello showed up to support her husband and showcased her sweet baby bump as she did so.The glamorous brunette wore her dark curls loose and modeled a gray T-shirt with the words "Kiss me again" around the collar along with a black leather jacket with sunglasses.She appeared to manage to remain calm despite the ups and downs of the match, which was decided after five tightly-contested sets.
Rafael Nadal's wife, Mery Perello, has showed off her baby bump for the first time as she supported her husband at Wimbledon.The Spanish tennis player, 36, beat American Taylor Fritz in the quarter finals of the Wimbledon Championship to get into the semi-final against Australian, Nick Kyrgios.The couple have had plenty to celebrate this year, with Rafael's recent Grand Slam wins in Australia and Paris, alongside the fact they are expecting their first child together. Showing up to support Rafael at the quarter finals, Mery – who is also known as Xisca – showed off her baby bump for the first time in public. Wearing a grey T-shirt, a black leather jacket and a pair of sunglasses, the childhood sweetheart of Rafael looked glamorous and calm – despite a difficult match for her husband.
You'll have probably noticed that players always wear white at Wimbledon, and here's the reason why. As the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport, Wimbledon prides itself on tradition, and ever since the inaugural tournament in 1877 competitors have all worn white - and only white.
Hugh Grant, 61, put on an animated display with his stunning wife Anna Eberstein, 39, as they had fun at Wimbledon on day 10 of the world famous tennis tournament. The actor and his Swedish TV presenter wife couldn't stop laughing while sitting together in The Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Hugh looked dashing in a light grey blazer and crisp white shirt left open at the collar to reveal a glimpse of his chest.
World-famous diver Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black dressed to impress as they joined a host of celebs attending this year’s Wimbledon. Tom, 28, and Dustin, 48, enjoyed the sporting event on Saturday 2 July where the pair donned brightly coloured suits.Tom wore a full-yellow suit, paired with a white shirt and pink tie, as American screenwriter Dustin opted for an equally as colourful ensemble in a cyan blue suit.To complete the look, the 48 year old wore a blue polka dot tie.
Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard was pictured with the Italian after hitting with him last week in the lead-up to the tournament. The withdrawal of Berrettini, who reached the final at Wimbledon last year, was confirmed on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Italian said: "I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wimbledon is officially underway — and it’s already proving to be a tournament you don’t want to miss.Rafael Nadal has the chance to capture a rare calendar-year Grand Slam after his wins at the Australian Open and French Open.
Zara and Mike Tindall looked every inch the style power couple as they arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club on Tuesday for day two of Wimbledon.MORE: Andy Murray's wife Kim makes touching gesture towards Dame Deborah James at WimbledonThe Queen's granddaughter was aptly dressed in a white shirt dress and navy-coloured wedge shoes which were teamed with a black leather crossbody and gold earrings.WATCH: The royal family at Wimbledon over the yearsNot to be outdone in the style stakes, her rugby star husband Mike put on a dapper display in a cream jacket and dark trousers combination, teamed with grey suede shoes and a stripy tie.READ: Rafael Nadal addresses wife Mery Perello's pregnancy for the first timeSEE: The Wimbledon wives and partners we'll see courtside this yearThe royal couple will no doubt take their seats at Centre Court to watch the likes of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams make their debut at this year's Championships.The two tennis stars have both overcome injuries to make it to the All England Club in a bid to land another grand slam. Mike and Zara Tindall on day two of WimbledonSerena, 40, is making her comeback after limping out of last year's first-round match in tears due to a leg injury.
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a fun day on a yacht earlier this month and new photos have emerged!
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya has joined Nick Kyrgios in slamming the ATP's decision to trial mid-match coaching from the stands. The tour announced 'off-court' coaching would be tested out in the second half of the season, including during the US Open. The news has already caused controversy with Patrick Mouratoglou finding himself at the centre of a spat over his views on coaching.
battling rhabdomyosarcoma as a child. The 26-year-old is set to play in his second-ever ATP Tour event in Eastbourne following his stunning debut at Queen's earlier this week. Peniston has become one of the most talked-about players in British tennis following his main draw debut at the Queen's Club, where he downed top seed and recent French Open finalist Casper Ruud en route to the quarter-final.