Rafa Jódar misses Eastbourne due to abdominal injury, will he arrive at Wimbledon without practice?

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Rafael Jódar, one of the great revelations of the season, continues to work on recovering in time for Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, which will start on June 29. His last-minute withdrawal from Eastbourne, as reported by the newspaper MARCA, represents a new setback for the 19-year-old Spanish player, who had already had to give up the Queen's ATP 500 due to the same physical issue.

Jódar had planned both tournaments as preparation on grass before his debut in the main draw of Wimbledon, a surface on which he has barely competed professionally. According to various reports, the tennis player felt pain in the abdominal area during the training sessions before Queen's and, after consulting with specialists, decided to stop competitive activity to prevent the injury from worsening.

Since then, he has been in Madrid following a specific recovery plan with the aim of arriving in the best possible condition for the major London event. The absence in Eastbourne means that Jódar will face Wimbledon without having played any official matches on grass this season. Despite this, the player's entourage remains optimistic and believes he can be ready to compete at the All England Club.

Wimbledon, a serious concern for Rafa Jódar

The player from Madrid, who is experiencing the best moment of his young career after a brilliant clay court swing, having won the title in Marrakech and reached the quarterfinals in prestigious tournaments such as Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros, can only be patient and follow the advice of his medical team. Now, his main goal is to overcome the physical issues to be able to make his debut at Wimbledon and continue establishing himself among the top players on the circuit, although just the thought of not being able to be in London creates uncertainty that needs to be dealt with.

The list of withdrawals for Wimbledon 2026 continues to grow in the days leading up to the tournament. Among the most notable absences is that of Italian Lorenzo Musetti, a semifinalist in the 2024 edition, who has confirmed his withdrawal from the London Grand Slam due to a rectus femoris injury from which he has not yet fully recovered. Also missing are Czech players Tomáš Macháč, Sebastian Korda, and Victoria Mboko.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rafa Jódar se pierde Eastbourne por la lesión abdominal y ¿llegará? sin rodaje a Wimbledon