Posted at 9:09 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2007
Tennis: Doctor says Nadal's injury won't affect form
Associated Press
MADRID, Spain — Rafael Nadal's foot injury should not keep him from performing at a high level, according to his doctor.The second-ranked Spaniard was diagnosed in 2004 with a stress fracture in his left foot. The injury has occasionally flared up.
The foot "is not at all a handicap," Dr. Angel Ruiz Cotorro said in a statement Thursday. "Rafa is in perfect condition to continue developing his professional career at the highest level in future years."
Nadal's uncle and coach, Toni Nadal, said in a newspaper interview Wednesday the injury was "very serious" and could threaten the player's career.
He later said his comments were misinterpreted, and Nadal issued a statement saying he was "fine."
