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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to an injury

The two-time Wimbledon champion's withdrawal from the men's semifinal means he loses his opportunity to expand his Grand Slam record to 23rd titles.
Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon at a news conference in London on Thursday.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the tournament due to an abdominal muscle injury. The decision was made a day before he was scheduled to face Nick

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