Rafael Nadal ‘not glad’ as physician speaks out after newest surgical procedure

“We met, consulted and decided to opt for surgery with Dr. Mark Philippon , who is the Pope of hip arthroscopy and a very good friend of mine,” Ruiz-Cotorro added. Nadal’s physician now believes the 22-time Major champion has an excellent likelihood of recovering following the process.

“In surgery you can be happy because you do what can be done. And if we respect the times, I think we will be able to recover,” he defined. “Rushing in these things is not good companions. We are talking about five months because it is the period that gives you security, but we don’t have a tight schedule. The season will be over. The objectives are important so that the player has a stimulus.

“I don’t like to talk about the success rate, but we have a high chance of success in the situation we have now. All that remains of the tendon is healthy, which regenerates. You have to give it time and fear to regenerate.”