The Decision! Rafael Nadal Wrist Injury Update- 8th August

Hope you all are having a lovely day, we have news!

Rafa has been practicing this week with his splint on, and has been practicing an increasing number of serves and one handed backhands- good news.

After his practice with Dusan Lajovic in Manacor today, he did a quick interview for IB3. He said that he has another medical test in Barcelona with Dr Cotorro next week, said to be on Tuesday. They will then make the decision whether to play at the US Open. If Dr Cotorro is satisfied with the progress of the wrist's recovery, he will be playing at the last grand slam of the year at the end of the month!

Exciting news, fingers crossed until Tuesday! Any other important updates will be displayed here on my blog, and on my twitter @rafanadaladdict.

Rafael Nadal Wrist Injury- Updates 31st July- 4th August

31st July- Rafa was doing a light practice this morning in Manacor. He only practiced forehands slowly, hitting with Toni. Although this shows he cannot yet play, it tells us that he is working hard to be ready as soon as possible. He is now wearing a black splint over his right wrist. His fingers are still able to move around. Rafa posted on his Facebook today telling fans about his splint. He said 'For two weeks I'm changing my watch for this splint.'

3rd August- Toni announced, 'I am optimistic and I believe Rafa will be able to play the US Open.' This is good news, it gives us a little more hope. He also said that they will make the decision whether to play the US Open or not in 10 days time. That's the Wednesday of Cincinnati, 5 days before the US Open. It's going to be a long 10 days, but we will have to wait until then. Rafa is practicing now and then, although not all the time. I am confident he is getting the recovery he needs.

4th August- Today Rafa practiced again. It was mostly footwork and forehands, but he did practice some very slow serves. Big thank you to @bluemathilde for attending the practices and letting us know what's going on! 

Rafa posted on Facebook: 'Taking advantage of these days to continue training, always with enthusiasm and optimism.'