Rafal Nadal injured

THE injuries that have plagued Rafa Nadal mean he will now miss the MGM Grand Exhibition due to take place in Las Vegas on March 5.

As reported on Saturday, February 18 the injury sustained by the player during the Australian Open has not healed.

Nadal injured his iliopsoas muscle, which is the major flexor of the hip joint. According to Very Well Health, “it is made up of three muscles: the iliacus, the psoas major, and the psoas minor.

“These muscles work together to flex your hip, as well as stabilise your hip and lower back during activities like walking, running, and rising from a chair.”

That means Nadal will not be able to face Carlos Alcaraz, but it also could mean a longer layoff for the Grand Slam champion than originally thought.