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Wimbledon: Nadal Injured, but Not Out

Source: Rafael Nadal feeling left foot pain after win, still playing

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 28, 2011 8:23 AM CDT

(AP) – A person with knowledge of the medical test results says that Rafael Nadal is not seriously injured, and is expected to play in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Nadal has not yet released a statement to the media, said today, "the MRI doesn't show anything. But pain is pain. ... He is expected to practice later today."

Nadal, a two-time champion at the All England Club, hurt his left foot in the first set of Monday's win over Juan Martin del Potro. He twice called for a trainer during the set, but still managed to win 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. In tomorrow's quarterfinals, Nadal is to face Mardy Fish.

Spain's Rafael Nadal grimaces in pain as he receives treatment during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal grimaces in pain as he receives treatment during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal ties his shoelaces during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal ties his shoelaces during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal returns a backhand shot to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal returns a backhand shot to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal removes his shoe and sock during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal removes his shoe and sock during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal removes his shoe and sock during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal removes his shoe and sock during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal changes his shirt during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal changes his shirt during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spain's Rafael Nadal grimaces in pain during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Spain's Rafael Nadal grimaces in pain during his match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Monday, June 27, 2011.   (Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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