US EditionRafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain
- On Dec 12, 2025, Rafael Nadal underwent right-hand surgery at a private health clinic in Barcelona, Spain to relieve pain and restore mobility, his representative said.
- His representative said the procedure was aimed at relieving pain and restoring mobility in the joint at the base of the right thumb, which Rafael Nadal had been dealing with for a long time.
- Nadal posted on X a photo showing his right arm bandaged and in a sling, and last month video showed him hitting balls with Alexandra Eala at his Mallorca academy.
- Nadal will miss the Australian Open, the first major of next year, as he quipped he `won't be able to play the Australian Open` after his right-hand surgery.
- He previously said he hadn't touched a racket in the six months after his last professional match, which occurred 13 months ago, though last month video showed him hitting balls with Alexandra Eala at his Mallorca academy.
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The intervention was carried out on Thursday at the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona so that the extensionist regains mobility in the joint and does not feel so much pain
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Rafael Nadal underwent surgery to treat pain and restore mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis star announced. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who plays left-handed, said in a post on Friday that he had been dealing with the problem “for a long time.” Nadal accompanied the social media post with a photo of himself with his right arm bandaged and in a sling. He also joked that “it looks like I won’t be able to play” at the Australian Op…
Former Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal underwent surgery at the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona on Thursday, where he had surgery on his hand...
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Rafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain
Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to relieve pain and gain mobility in his right hand. The 22-time Grand Slam winner says in an X post that he has been dealing with the issue for a long time.
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