Rafael Nadal discusses his chronic injury and its impact
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Rafael Nadal, a 22-time major winner, shared insights into his struggles with a chronic injury during a recent statement. He reflected on how his passion for tennis outweighed the suffering caused by the injury. Nadal's remarks come as he outlines the necessary steps he is taking to address this long-standing issue. Further details regarding his recovery process and future participation in tournaments were not specified.
- •Rafael Nadal has sustained a chronic injury.
- •He states the suffering was less than his passion for tennis.
- •Nadal is taking steps to manage the injury.
- •No additional details on recovery or upcoming events were provided.
- 9:03 AMBBC Sport — 'I was playing with a chronic injury'
"22-time major winner Rafael Nadal says the "suffering was less than my passion" as he explains the steps he had to take after sustaining a chronic injury.
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