Rafael Nadal to withdraw from Wimbledon with injury — reports

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published 2 years ago

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his men's singles quarter final tennis match against US player Taylor Fritz on the tenth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on Wednesday FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his men's singles quarter final tennis match against US player Taylor Fritz on the tenth day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on Wednesday. Photo: Glyn Kirk/AFP

London — Rafael Nadal will withdraw from Wimbledon after failing to recover from an abdominal injury, British media reported Thursday.

The Spaniard has called a news conference at 7:20 pm (1820 GMT), where he is expected to confirm his withdrawal.

Scheduled semi-final opponent Nick Kyrgios will receive a walkover into Sunday's final.

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