Rafael Nadal injury update: Latest news as Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Nadal soldiered on throughout the match to claim a stunning victory, despite clearly suffering from an issue that severely hampered his serve game.

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The No.2 seed's struggles were confirmed by the stats as he suffered more breaks than in any other match he has played at Wimbledon. His debut at SW19 came in 2003.

Fans' anxious wait is now over. Nadal will not be fit to feature in the semi-finals. We've got all the latest updates below.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about Rafael Nadal's stunning withdrawal.

Rafael Nadal injury update

Nadal took a medical time out due to the abdominal strain and appeared to ignore calls from family members in his box to retire from the match.

Following the victory, Nadal was asked about whether he will be fit to face Nick Kyrgios in the semi-finals. He told reporters: "I don't know exactly what I have. It's clear something's not right. I'm obviously worried.

"It's difficult. Nothing can be fixed when you have a thing like this. That's it."

He also said: "I am going to have some more tests but it is difficult to know.

"I had these feelings for a couple of days, but without a doubt, today was the worst day. There has been an important increase of pain and limitation.

"I am worried. I don't have a decision. I need to know different opinions and I need to check everything the proper way.

"There is something more important than winning Wimbledon and that is health."

To add even more intrigue to the story, Nadal failed to show up for practice at Wimbledon on Thursday afternoon.

He was on site at Wimbledon today, but did not arrive at the court where he had made a booking on time.

Nadal later emerged on a more secluded, private court though he was unable to serve during the session. Reports later confirmed he would be withdrawing from the competition.

Will Rafael Nadal withdraw from Wimbledon?

Yes. Nadal is out of the tournament. The Spanish superstar simply wasn't in a good way during the Fritz encounter and dug out the victory riding a wave of adrenaline, for sure.

Injuries often flare up a day later, so the expectation is that it has been a sore one for Nadal, and he has finally succumbed to his injury.

There was a chance that the two-time champion may have forgone training today and launch straight into his match with Kyrgios with only light training under his belt, but those chances have been ended.

Nick Kyrgios will now receive a bye through to the Wimbledon final.

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