Why is Rafael Nadal not playing the Australian Open? Latest injury updates for Spanish star
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Rafael Nadal’s injury nightmare continues unabated with the Spanish star forced to withdraw from the Australian Open after suffering an injury during his quarter final loss at the Brisbane International.
Rafael Nadal to return to Australian Open in 2024 after year off with injuries - ABC News
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Rafael Nadal shows no sign of problems with injured hip in exhibition loss to Carlos Alcaraz
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Rafael Nadal's return from injury still unclear
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Rafael Nadal makes winning return in singles after being a year out injured
Injury concerns for Rafael Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at Brisbane
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In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries
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Rafael Nadal's Australian Open return in doubt after injury scare, Tennis
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Rafael Nadal still aiming to finish career in 2024: 'I cannot confirm it because I don't know' – Firstpost
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Rafael Nadal has arthroscopic surgery for the hip injury that forced him to miss the French Open – The Denver Post
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Hampered by bad hip, Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open - WTOP News