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The Spaniard posted an update on Twitter Thursday, 24 hours after being knocked out of the Australian Open.

ByTENNIS.com

Published Jan 19, 2023

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Rafael Nadal came up limping in the second set of his second-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open Wednesday. A day later, the 22-time major champion revealed tests have shown the resulting damage will sideline him for six to eight weeks.

On Twitter, Nadal explained that he has a Grade 2 injury in the iliopsoas of his left leg.

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The projected timeline puts his participation at Indian Wells and Miami in doubt and all but likely confirms he won't be in Dubai. Nadal was also scheduled to play Carlos Alcaraz in “The Slam” exhibition at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on March 5 leading into the Sunshine Double.

Nadal is currently ranked No. 2 and has been positioned inside the Top 10 of the ATP rankings since he first entered the elite group on April 25, 2005. He opened 2022 with his best career start when he began 20-0, before falling to Taylor Fritz in the BNP Paribas Open final.