Two-time former Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw from this year’s edition of the event on Sunday with yet another hip injury.
The Spaniard sustained the injury against Australia’s Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane event.
Nadal had been off Tour for nearly a year with a hip injury. He will now fly back to Spain with his team for further tests to determine when he can return to the circuit.
The 22-time Major winner has been affected with multiple injuries throughout his illustrious career.