Tennis: Out between a month and a half and two months, Nadal will be reassessed in three weeks

Rafael Nadal, who suffered a left leg muscle injury at the Australian Open, confirmed Thursday that he will be out for six to eight weeks.

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An MRI performed in Australia showed a second-degree injury to the iliopsoas muscle in the left leg that did not require surgery, according to the 22-time Grand Slam player.

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Package in Indian Wells and Miami?

Defending champion in Melbourne, he was injured on January 18 during his second round match against American Mackenzie McDonald, winner 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.

That healing delay means he could miss the ATP 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami and plummet in the world rankings.

Nadal should focus on making his comeback at the start of the season on clay, in mid-April, with the focus at Roland-Garros in May, where he will try to win his 15th title on Parisian ocher.