Wimbledon 2022

Korcha on Rafael Nadal's retirement: "Too bad but expected."

And what will Ponini say?

The former Spanish tennis player spoke about his compatriot's retirement before the Wimbledon semi-finals, Kirius wrote: "We are all waiting to see you healthy again".

And also: What will Ponini say now?

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08/07/2022

Friday, 08 July 2022, 07:36

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Ticket: Today's summary clip, 7.7 (Sports 1)

Rafael Nadal announced yesterday (Thursday) that he was forced to retire from the Wimbledon tournament before he was due to play in the semi-final against Nick Kirius.

The Spaniard, who is suffering from an abdominal muscle injury after being injured during the win over Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals, looked very disappointed but had to come to terms with the news when he announced it at a press conference.

Former Spanish tennis player Alex Korca, who now serves as a commentator on Eurosport, said: "It's a shame, but honestly it was expected. I know he fought with all his might to beat Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals, but today he tried and realized he did not A chance to compete at the highest level to beat Nick Kirius and then Novak Djokovic or Cameron Nuri.

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"I know he had a very hard time making the decision, but I think it's the right decision."

Nadal (Photo: Reuters)

"For Rafa to play after two days in these circumstances was very difficult. I know it was very difficult for him to make the decision, but I think it is the right decision because if you do not play at your highest level, it is almost impossible to win a Grand Slam tournament. The most important thing. For him now it is to recover and take some rest time because if he was injured and absent for three or four months again, then it would hurt him a lot.

"We always support Rafa - especially now - and it's a pity he will not play.

I’m sure if he had known he wouldn’t be playing in the semifinals, he would have retired during the quarterfinal game.

But he did not know and he thought he had a chance. "

Nick Kirius posted a picture of himself with Nadal on Instagram and wrote:" Different players, different personalities.

Rafael Nadal, I hope your recovery is good and we are all looking forward to seeing you healthy again.

until next time".

Taylor Fritz, who lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals, responded on Instagram to a man who wrote to him that he should have gotten the spot in the next round: "No, I'm not looking for alms. If I did not win it, I do not deserve to be in the semifinals. Just like that."

As you may recall, yesterday tennis player Fabio Ponini doubted Nadal's injury after his heroic victory in the quarterfinals, and the Italian hinted that the injury was fabricated: "Playing four and a half hours with pain in the abdominal muscles? Yes, sure ... do not believe what is written."

The Serbian media, which tends to riot, also had, as expected, stinging reactions towards Nadal.

Ponini yesterday backtracked and wrote: "Dear journalists, I want to inform you that I have never underestimated a champion like Nadal, and I will never allow myself, it is time for you to stop manipulating, I wish healing and his team success."

Fritz also did not believe that Chandal was exaggerating, saying: "There is no reason for a tennis player to take 15 km / h off his serve during the game."

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Martina Navratilova tweeted: "I'm so disappointed for Rafael Nadal, how unfortunate that his body doesn't allow him to continue. You can't break him mentally, I hope he comes back soon. And Amos is a champion! Classy to the end."

Wimbledon also issued an official statement saying: "We send encouragement to Rafa Nadal after retiring from the men's tournament before the semi-finals. We appreciate that he worked so hard to be fit, and wish him a full recovery. We look forward to an exciting semi-final and a fascinating weekend of Finals and seeing Rafa return to Wimbledon in the future. "

Valencia tweeted: "Good luck Rafael Nadal. Yesterday, today and always, you are an example."

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