Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Nadal Undergoes Hand Surgery for Pain Relief
Rafael Nadal, a famous tennis player who won 22 Grand Slam titles, had surgery on his right hand.
He said he had been having pain for a long time.
The surgery was to help him move his hand better and feel less pain.
Nadal retired from tennis in November 2024.
He joked that he won't be able to play in the Australian Open next year because of the surgery.
The operation was done in a private clinic in Barcelona.
Nadal hasn't played tennis since his last match in the Davis Cup in 2023.
Rafael Nadal underwent surgery on his right hand to relieve pain and restore mobility.
The surgery was performed at a private health clinic in Barcelona, Spain.
Nadal, who retired in November 2024, joked he won't play in the 2025 Australian Open.
He had been dealing with hand pain for a long time.
Nadal's last professional match was in the Davis Cup in 2023.
- Who
- Rafael Nadal, 39-year-old retired tennis player
- What
- Underwent surgery on his right hand
- When
- Recently, exact date not specified
- Where
- Private health clinic in Barcelona, Spain
- Why
- To relieve pain and restore mobility in his right thumb
- Player
- Rafael Nadal
- Age
- 39
- Hand Affected
- Right
- Surgery Purpose
- Relieve pain and restore mobility
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Retirement Date
- November 2024
- Last Professional Match
- Davis Cup 2023
