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Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Nadal confirmed for Viña del Mar

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Toni just gave an interview on Spanish radio. Said:

- Rafa's career is not in any danger. They are just being cautious.
- Rafa would like to play in Rio 2016 and hopes to compete there (again I suppose emphasising this is not some career ending injury). They all want to extend his career as much as possible and to do that they are taking the conservative approach -- "no more patches". (By this I think he is referring to earlier remarks he made about how this year they've just tried to manage injury in a piece meal way by taking time off in Miami etc. but that is not correct. He needs to wait till he is 100%.)
- It is not the same tendinitis as before, but is related to the same issue.
- Toni's been hearing that Nadal's career will be short all his life - but even if he retired now it would not have been a short career as he's played for a decade as a professional - since he was 16.

They also had some doctor on who said Nadal's tendon had degenerated and needed 3 months of rest. Given that he had most of June off, July and now August, maybe a DC return in September is not too far fetched...

Basically, as always, I think the "his career is over" brigade are going a bit far. If anything this sounds like he's learned from past mistakes and is following exactly what the doctors tell him to try and get the most from what remains of his career. Beating any of the other 3 - Andy, Roger, Nole - would have been tough at the US Open - let alone when not at full match fitness and without competitive play. If he was still suffering a bit, then better to be cautious - at this stage he needs to basically try and maximise slam chances.

As a reminder - think of the Nadal we saw at WTF 2011 - listless, passionless, bagelled by Federer. Next major tournament a few months later - few games away from winning the Australian Open. His body will always be an issue but the fire and motivation to me has been a bigger concern - at least that seems to still be there and perhaps be even stronger due to setbacks. Sounds like Rio 2016 might just be the think that keeps him going even if it seems farfetched right now that he'd be competitive in 4 years time. :lol:
 
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#223 ·
Rafa might still play in 2012...

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsCon...jured-Nadal-out-of-action-for-two-months.aspx

"A two-month layoff will mean that Nadal will miss the rest of the ATP regular tour season, but could conceivably play in the ATP Tour Finals which will be held in London November 5-11 as well as the Davis Cup final should Spain win through."

I'm still of the belief that he won't play again until January 2013, but it is entirely conceivable that he could still end up playing in the WTF and if they advance to the finals, Davis Cup 11/16-18.
 
#225 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Maybe WTF, maybe Davis Cup Final, but most likely, see you in Doha, Rafa. Rest up. And haters? Shut the fuck up.
 
#226 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Maybe WTF, maybe Davis Cup Final, but most likely, see you in Doha, Rafa. Rest up. And haters? Shut the fuck up.
9th Monte Carlo beckons. Plenty of time until then so he can storm the weak clay field :shrug:.
 
#229 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

I'm afraid that the frequent injections meant to heal the tendon have actually made the tendon weaker and susceptible to tears. I think Nadal needs better medical care than he has received so far. It is a bad sign that the tendon is torn yet it took the doctors many weeks to come to that realization. When the stakes are this high relying on quacks is stupid.
 
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Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

I'm afraid that the frequent injections meant to heal the tendon have actually made the tendon weaker and susceptible to tears. I think Nadal needs better medical care than he has received so far. It is a bad sign that the tendon is torn yet it took the doctors many weeks to come to that realization. When the stakes are this high relying on quacks is stupid.
Some how with his money, i highly doubt it's down to bad medical advice.
 
#236 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

I'd love to see Nadal enter WTF, if you know what I mean.
 
#239 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

If Spain gets to the final in Davis Cup i can see Nadal coming back and play but i don`t think this year he will do both WTF and Davis Cup.
The final would be either indoor HC in Argentina or indoor HC in the Czech Republic. He's not coming back to play best of 5 sets on that. Totally not worth it. It's not clay in Spain.

Don't think he'll play till the Abu Dhabi exo and then Doha 2013. Interview with his best friend today suggested the same - that Nadal is in good spirits, enjoying time with friends and family, playing golf tournaments and knows that this is something he has to do for his longterm career - wants to come back without pain and finally take the time out needed. So far he's always taken temporary measures but not this time.

Think this will overall be a good move. 6 months off tour in total; complete rest and recovery of the tendons; time to work on conditioning; mentally recharge batteries and plan the final part of his career. Yes he'll obviously be rusty when he gets back but there's nothing to be gained from coming back for Asia or the WTF. Sad to have him missing for so long and to have Tipsy in the WTF most likely but if it means having him on the tour for longer overall then it's worth it.
 
#241 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Nadal needs to be at WTF . His WTF record needs further corrections
what? Another 3 losses to his name :D
 
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Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Rafa Nadal could be back on a tennis court in about a month after intense physiotherapy and laser treatment on his troublesome knee, Spanish tennis federation (RFET) doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro said on Wednesday.

The world number three has not played since losing to Czech Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon in June and has been suffering from a partial tear of the patella tendon and an inflammation of the Hoffa's fat pad in his left knee.

The 26-year-old former world number one, who was unable to defend his Olympic title in London and had to withdraw from the US Open, said on Monday he would be out for another two months.

"We have completely ruled out surgery," Ruiz-Cotorro said at a news conference in Barcelona. "During the next month we'll be doing training with a lot of physiotherapy combined with hydrotherapy and laser and we'll see how he progresses," he added.

"We believe that within two months the tendon will be in what we consider a normal state. "In a month's time, if the tests and his progress are positive, he can get back to work on the court. "But that's not the main goal, that is for the tendon to recover with the same strength it had."

Ruiz-Cotorro said Nadal's injury would not necessarily plague him for the rest of his career and he was aware of similar cases where the tendon had completely healed. "It won't necessarily drag on, this injury," he said.

"He wants to play when he can do so in perfect condition and not just for one tournament but to have continuity. "When they tell you you can't play such important tournaments you are never pleased but now he is keen to recover and return as soon as possible."
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_rafael-nadal-could-be-back-on-a-court-in-a-month-doctor_1737242
 
#252 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

T-Doc is a clueless Buffon. :facepalm:
 
#253 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

nadal is hopeless at the Year End Tournament, this is much is clear. he's looking at 0-3 if he turns up

australian open is a weird slam for nadal. the bounce, the speed, it looks like it would be his best after the french, but it's not

can't seem him winning it again tbh. however, he must play the south american clay swing and stop with the pointless doubles at indian wells and miami if he wants to remain healthy and consistent

it's between djokovic and murray at the AO. it's murray's time to step up and challenge djokovic at his best slam
 
#254 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

Don't know if anyone saw these comments, but apparently Toni said this today:

"Rafa #Nadal has pulled out wisdom teeth. It generated an infection due to which the recovery treatment of the knee was delayed"

"The complicated thing is to play the last tournaments of the year going from 0 to 100. We'll arrive in Melbourne w/ 2 months of practice."

From @RafaelNadalFC


No idea what to make of them o_O
 
#263 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

Don't know if anyone saw these comments, but apparently Toni said this today:

"Rafa #Nadal has pulled out wisdom teeth. It generated an infection due to which the recovery treatment of the knee was delayed"

"The complicated thing is to play the last tournaments of the year going from 0 to 100. We'll arrive in Melbourne w/ 2 months of practice."

From @RafaelNadalFC


No idea what to make of them o_O
I don't know about the wisdom teeth, but the other part of message is clear. Nadal wont be playing before the AO next year but we kinda expected that anyway.
 
#257 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

Who needs teeth when you have Toni providing all the wisdom you could ask for
 
#258 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

Who needs teeth when you have Toni providing all the wisdom you could ask for
genius :worship:
 
#259 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

Who needs teeth when you have Toni providing all the wisdom you could ask for
:spit:

Rafa is the only person in the world who could somehow manage to harm his knees while having his wisdom teeth pulled! oh well, enjoy eating ice cream for the next few days, Rafa! :)
 
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Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

http://www.rafaholics.com/2012/09/toni-nadal-infection-after-his-four.html

On Fora de Joc on Monday night, Rafael Nadal's uncle and coach gave us the latest news on his nephew's physical fitness, after two months away from the tennis courts:

"The recovery is going well but it's a bit slow. The problem is that the fat there is there in the knee has hardened and now we have to wait till it softens up. On top of all this, an infection he contracted after he had his four wisdom teeth taken out meant that the treatment wasn't as effective as it has been on other occasions."

On the other hand, he ruled out completely that the injury could lead to the tennis player's retirement and said he hoped this enforced break would help him to recover completely: "This stoppage is not a mental issue. The time off will be good for recuperating and regenerating his whole body. He has played in a great deal of pain since 2005."

Finally, Toni Nadal said that in spite of not being able to compete, his pupil is one of life's fortunate people: "He is fortunate, he plays tennis, things are going well for him financially and in his sport. I feel confident Rafael will be back at the the highest of levels, he's eager to continue and he's not down or sad."
Original source: http://www.mallorcaesports.es/cosas-del-fora-de-joc/item/3225-toni-nadal-la-recuperaci%C3%B3n-va-por-buen-camino-pero-es-un-poco-lenta
 
#262 ·
Re: Toni's comments on Rafa's withdrawal

he's eager to continue and he's not down or sad.
Obviously:

 
#264 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Good, hopefully Nadal makes a full recovery and heals up completely during these months while the other players tire out and weaken themselves during the indoor season. Nadal will come back just in time to win AO :yeah:
 
#266 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Good, hopefully Nadal makes a full recovery and heals up completely during these months while the other players tire out and weaken themselves during the indoor season. Nadal will come back just in time to win AO :yeah:
Very wishful thinking from you. Nadal has been off-court (literally) for dozen weeks. At this level, such a break knocks you out of the rythm completely. Nadal will need MONTHS of play to reach his optimum, I give him 2-3 months of very muggish perfomance and expect him to peak at the start of the clay court season as usual.
 
#268 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Two months of practice plus Abu Dhabi and Doha should be enough preparation for Australian Open. At the end of 2005 and beginning of 2006 he missed around 4 months because of injury and when he came back he made SF in Marseille and then won Dubai.
 
#271 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Rafa come back soon! we miss you! :sad:
 
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#272 ·
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Rafa come back soon! we miss you! :sad:
No we don't. Keep posting fan tributes of your past successes on the days when your rivals achieve big things and you will be missed even less. Arrogant cheater.
 
#273 ·
Re: Rafael Nadal Injury/Health Update Thread : Spanish Press: Nadal not in DC etc

Rafa, we need you man. Tennis is in big trouble and he needs to save it.
 
#279 ·
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Mugray fluking a slam is why the coffee tastes bitter :eek:
 
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