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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to a torn abdominal muscle. The 22-time Grand Slam champion announces his decision one day before his semifinal against Nick Kyrgios. Nadal, 36, confirms, “Unfortunately, if I am here, it’s because I have to pull out from the tournament.” Kyrgios advances to his first major final and awaits either Novak Djokovic or Cam Norrie for the championship on Sunday. Nadal finishes 2022 with a perfect 19-0 record in Grand Slam tournaments, claiming titles at the Australian Open and French Open. Concern over his injury escalated after a grueling quarterfinal against Taylor Fritz, where he battled significant pain. Despite a light practice session at the All England Club, Nadal’s serves reveal his inability to compete at full strength. His ongoing struggles with injuries raise questions about his future performance on the court.
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