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Analysis: Nadal leaves Wimbledon hurt, like Federer in 2021

Spain's Rafael Nadal announces that he is withdrawing from the semi-final of the Gentlemen's Singles during a press conference at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because of a torn abdominal muscle, announcing his decision a day before he was supposed to play in the semifinals. (Joe Toth/Pool Photo via AP)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal announces that he is withdrawing from the men’s singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon tennis championships, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because of a torn abdominal muscle, announcing his decision a day before he was supposed to play in the semifinals. (Joe Toth/Pool Photo via AP)

FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal receives treatment just before a medical timeout as he plays Taylor Fritz of the US in a men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Analysis: Nadal leaves Wimbledon hurt, like Federer in 2021