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Rafael Nadal a major doubt for Wimbledon

Tue, Jun 09 2009 10:05 CET byNick Iliev 3273 Views 11 Comments
Rafael Nadal a major doubt for Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal winces after falling during his match against Robin Soderling in the French Open quarterfinal on May 31

Roger Federer's quest to surpass Pete Sampras and win a 15th Grand Slam could be over next month, given news that Rafael Nadal might not be able to defend his Wimbledon title. The Spaniard is set to announce on June 9 whether he will be physically fit to play in England.

Nadal withdrew on June 5 from next week’s grass-court tournament at Queen’s Club due to a knee injury, Reuters reported.

"We will see on Monday or Tuesday," Nadal's coach, Toni Nadal, said on French radio RMC, as quoted by Reuters. "We will go to Barcelona to see what the problem is. I am not too optimistic."

The Spaniard beat Federer in last year's final, billed by many as the greatest Wimbledon final in history, but his own bid to become the first man to win five French Open titles was unsuccessful when he lost to Sweden's Robin Soderling in the fourth round of this year's tournament.

Speaking about his withdrawal from Queen's, Nadal said: "I have been having some problems in the past months with my knees that did not allow me to compete always at 100 per cent.

"I need to work with my team to recover well, work on my physical condition to be at my top form and get ready for the grass to play at Wimbledon. I hope I can be ready to compete by then," the BBC quoted him as saying.

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Anonymous Rakshan Reyaz Sun, Jun 21 2009 11:59 CET
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i dont care abt whether itz wimbledon or whtevr....but what matters 2 me is rafaz 100% fitness...get well soon....wishing u a speedy recovery!!
tennis is boring vthout u...for d 1st tym in years i wont watch wimbledon!!!

love you...vamos!
US Open is waiting for u....

Anonymous Glenys Tue, Jun 09 2009 15:03 CET
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Centre court at Wimbledon will not be the same without the emotion and excitement that Rafa gives to the game. However, your full recovery is what your dedicated fans want more than anything. Get well soon Rafa, we miss you.

Anonymous Jishnu Tue, Jun 09 2009 14:57 CET
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Now a days, if its not Rafa vs Roger then its not so interesting.. get well soon!!!

Anonymous Adam Tue, Jun 09 2009 14:47 CET
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I do not care about this or other Wimbledon but I hope to see Rafa playing 100% next 10 years.

Anonymous Louie Grey Tue, Jun 09 2009 14:35 CET
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I am a Roger fan, but shown your humility during the Australian open, became a Rafa fan as well. I hope you recover early enough. Tennis is more exciting with you around

Anonymous barbara Tue, Jun 09 2009 14:19 CET
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I am already missing Rafa. Tennis is not the same without him. Get wel soon.

Anonymous alam Tue, Jun 09 2009 13:42 CET
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Federal is the greatest king of tennis.Who else can match him.14 grands are a proof of his stardom.

Anonymous Rakshan Malik Tue, Jun 09 2009 13:20 CET

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Anonymous jake evans Tue, Jun 09 2009 13:10 CET
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best wishes for a speedy recovery your health is important wimbledon wil be there next year

Anonymous Omalee de Silva Tue, Jun 09 2009 12:55 CET
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Wimbledon without Rafa is a total loss. We pray that you will recover soon enough to play.

Anonymous tracy reese Tue, Jun 09 2009 12:44 CET
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speedy recovery rafa. we need you back!tennis is boring without you!

Anonymous mina lennie Tue, Jun 09 2009 11:16 CET
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This is terrible news for Rafa, and for every one who is looking forward to Wimbledon.
I wish Rafa a speedy recovery.

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