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Rafael Nadal expected to be out of action for up to five more months after hip surgery

Rafael Nadal's hopes of a return to action sooner rather than later were dealt a decisive blow on Saturday as news broke that he faces another five months on the sidelines.

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Rafael Nadal undergoes surgery in bid to overcome troublesome hip injury

Rafael Nadal underwent surgical intervention on Friday for the injured left hip flexor that forced him to sit out the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic has mixed feelings over absence of Rafael Nadal at French Open

As Novak Djokovic sets his sights on furthering his legacy at Roland Garros, the absence of his great rival Rafael Nadal from the French Open draw has left him with mixed emotions.

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John McEnroe: We're seeing the end of an era

Tennis great John McEnroe believes the era of the Big Three is finally coming to an end.

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Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open, aims to retire in 2024

Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will not be fit in time to play at the French Open, and is eyeing retirement at the end of next year.

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Rafael Nadal still not fully fit as he pulls out of Italian Open

Rafael Nadal's hopes of defending his French Open crown suffered another blow with the news he has pulled out of next week's Italian Open in Rome.

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