Spanish world number two Rafael Nadal, on Thursday, said he would be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a left hip flexor injury during his shock exit from the Australian Open.
“I have carried out medical tests after the defeat yesterday,” the 22-time Grand Slam winner said, adding that they showed a grade two lesion in the iliacus psoas of the left leg.
“Normal recovery time six to eight weeks,” he said, adding that he would now rest and undergo anti-inflammatory physiotherapy. The projected timeline puts his participation at the ATP 1000 Indian Wells and Miami events in March in doubt, which would see him plunge down the rankings. Nadal will more likely target being ready for the clay-court season in mid-April, leading into the French Open in May where he will be chasing a 15th title.
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