Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Wimbledon Ahead of Semifinal Match

WIMBLEDON, England — Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has pulled out of his semifinal match against Nick Kyrgios set for Friday.

Nadal made the announcement Thursday in the main media conference room at the All England Club.

“I believe I can’t win two matches under these circumstances,” he said. “I can’t serve.”

Nadal, who entered the tournament with concerns about his chronically injured foot, tore a muscle in his abdomen during play earlier in the tournament. He aggravated it in his five-set win over Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals Wednesday.

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