Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open as injured Spaniard confirms 'sad news' in statement


Rafael Nadal has officially withdrawn from the Australian Open after picking up a fresh injury in Brisbane. The Spaniard had only just returned from a 12-month layoff when he tore a muscle during his loss to Jordan Thompson on Friday.

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