Nick Kyrgios to Rafael Nadal: “Hope your recovery goes well”

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from his Wimbledon semifinal against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.

Rafael Nadal had been on course for a calendar Grand Slam, having won the Australian and French Opens already this year. | Photo Credit: AFP

Nick Kyrgios has told Rafael Nadal that he hopes the Spaniard's "recovery goes well" after the 22-time Grand Slam title winner was forced to withdraw from their Wimbledon semifinal.

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The pair was scheduled to renew its fractious rivalry at the All England Club on Friday with a place in the final at stake.

However, Nadal pulled out of the match on Thursday after failing to recover from an abdominal tear.

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"Different players, different personalities. @rafaelnadal I hope your recovery goes well and we all hope to see you healthy soon -- till next time," Kyrgios wrote on Instagram.

The Australian will face either six-time champion Novak Djokovic or Cameron Norrie in Sunday's championship match.