Rafael Nadal’s Comeback Cut Short at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open after being injured in his first tournament in a year.

Nadal, who had hip surgery in June, underwent an MRI after experiencing pain while playing in the Brisbane International, and it showed a small muscle tear.

The 37-year-old is flying back to Spain for treatment instead of playing in the Open a week from now.

Read more at The Daily Beast.