Security Failed To Recognise Rafael Nadal At ATP Tour In Brisbane - WATCH

Rafael Nadal was failed to be recognised by one of the security personnel in this viral clip. WATCH.

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open 2024

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ATP Tour Brisbane 2024: Spanish lawn tennis legend Rafael Nadal was surprisingly unrecognised by one of the security personnel while entering the Arena for the ongoing ATP Tour in Brisbane, as tennis players gear up for the upcoming prestigious Australian Open 2024. The incident caught eyes of the sporting world as both, the security personnel and Rafael Nadal, shared a light moment and no such controversy took place.

 

 

 

 

 

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Rafael Nadal is a legend of the sport and is adored worldwide (which he has been his entire career). The 2022 Australian Open winner was currently participating in ATP Tour in Brisbane but has pulled out of the Australian Open 2024 due to long-standing issue of muscle tear injury. The Spaniard informed regarding this via X (formerly Twitter) and also mentioned the nature of the injury, and that he will be heading back to Spain for further treatment.

Hi all, during my last match in Brisbane I had a small problem on a muscle that as you know made me worried. Once I got to Melbourne I have had the chance to make an MRI and I have micro tear on a muscle, not in the same part where I had the injury and that’s good news.
Right… pic.twitter.com/WpApfzjf3C

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 7, 2024

I have worked very hard during the year for this comeback and as I always mentioned my goal is to be at my best level in 3 months.
Within the sad news for me for not being able to play in front of the amazing Melbourne crowds, this is not very bad news and we all remain positive… pic.twitter.com/FoFrr5AgMZ

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 7, 2024

Rafael last played in 2023 Australian Open, where the wobbling 37-year old was eliminated in the second round by Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena.