Rafael Nadal has not played tennis in 2023 after his match against Mackenzie MacDonald at the Australian Open, and the former ATP leader recently underwent minor surgery at a clinic in Barcelona. The operation was really successful, and on Tuesday the Spaniard appeared in public.

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Rafael Nadal on crutches after hip surgery

Last week, Rafael Nadal underwent surgery at a clinic in Barcelona, ​​and the surgery was aimed at treating a lower back muscle.

The Roland Garros 2023 prodigy also received the verdict after undergoing surgery and learned that he will miss around 5 months.

On Tuesday, the player with 22 Grand Slam titles was caught on crutches.

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Rafael Nadal said at the press conference where he announced he would not be competing at this year’s Roland Garros that 2024 will most likely be the year he retires from tennis.