RAFA NADAL has warned rival Novak Djokovic that playing Slam tennis with an injury is a dangerous game. Rafael Nadal gives positive injury update and reacts to 'strange' Novak Djokovic fightback. Tsitsipas on Novak Djokovic's injury ... Rafael Nadal is careful - 'Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Hewitt are better than me' South Africa, incredible fight on a golf course . Rafael Nadal on his future, ‘crazy’ records and rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Share this article via facebook Share this article via twitter By George Bellshaw , Sport reporter RAFA NADAL has warned rival Novak Djokovic that playing Slam tennis with an injury is a dangerous game. For Novak I think it’s worse because it’s the abdominals, and you use the abdominals on every shot.” Rafael Nadal issues positive injury update as … Rafael Nadal booked his spot in the last-16 of the Australian Open with a … Earlier Tuesday [AEDT], Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2021 season in style on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court with a clinical 7-5 7-5 win … “Novak will have to do the same. A pantheon of tennis superstars like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal among others are already in Australia for the upcoming Australian Open 2021 season. Nadal, who came into the tournament pessimistic about a back muscle injury, swept his third consecutive opponent, Brit Cam Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 7-5, … Rafael Nadal has offered some pointed comments about playing with injury after his uncle Toni took a shot at Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard marched into the Australian Open quarter-finals without dropping a set after a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Italian Fabio Fognini. The Spaniard marched into the Australian Open … Novak Djokovic won an Australian Open match between two guys with abdominal muscle issues, setting up a semifinal against someone who beat an opponent with debilitating back spasms. 'The biggest victory is the back is better for the first day.' Jai Bednall jaibednall news.com.au February 16, 2021 12:06pm Rafael Nadal gave an injury update after his win over Cam Norrie and reacted to Novak Djokovic's 'strange' win over Taylor Fritz. Roger Federer is one notable name missing from the competition as he continues to recover from his injury. Novak Djokovic’s recent abdominal injury has been the source of a great many debates in the tennis fraternity. And now, even Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni has joined the discussion. Rafael Nadal admits his back injury is "not under control". 2 Rafael Nadal eased past USA's Michael Mmoh in just an … On Thursday, World No.