Rafael Nadal announces his withdrawal from 2024 Australian Open

The former World number one made the announcement on his official social media account on Sunday, January 8, 2024. The 37-year-old returned to the court winning his first two games in straight sets in Brisbane after he was initially sidelined for most of last year (2023).

He said a scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle but not in the same area as he had initially picked up an injury after his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson on Friday., January 5, 2024.