Knee injury puts Nadal on sidelines
Published Date:
08 July 2008
By Eve Fodens
NEWLY-CROWNED Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal will not defend his Mercedes Cup title in Stuttgart this week in order to rest a knee injury.
The Spaniard, who beat five-time winner Roger Federer in Sunday's epic men's singles final at the All England Club, tweaked his knee during his third-round match against Mikhail Youzhny.
Although it did not stop him going on to claim the title, Nadal has been now advised to rest by doctors.
The world No2 claimed an historic win over his great rival Federer, securing a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (6-8), 9-7 success after nearly five hours on Centre Court, the longest singles final Wimbledon has seen.
The full article contains 125 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
07 July 2008 10:21 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
