ATP
Nadal undergoes hand surgery
Rafael Nadal underwent surgery on his right hand this week,” his spokesman revealed on Friday.
The 22-time grand Slam champion who retired in 2024, had the procedure at the Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona “due to severe osteoarthritis of thetrapeziometacarpal joint..”The release added: “
The procedure, carried out under the supervision of Ángel Ruiz-Cotorro, Rafa Nadal’s physician.. (consisting) of an arthroplasty aimed at relieving pain and restoring mobility of the joint.”
The news of the one-time member of the ATP “Big 4” players came a day after the Australian Open announced that Roger Federer would participate in an exhibition at January’s first Grand Slam of the season.