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Azarenka's Comeback Journey Inspired by Nadal's Resilience

4/7/2025

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Victoria Azarenka is on the mend after a shoulder injury forced her to retire during her match against Karolina Muchova at the Miami Open. Now ranked No. 50, she’s determined to make a comeback at the Madrid Open. In a heartfelt moment, Rafael Nadal shared his near-retirement experience at 19 due to a foot condition, which didn’t stop him from clinching 22 Grand Slam titles.

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Victoria Azarenka is on the mend after a shoulder injury forced her to retire during her match against Karolina Muchova at the Miami Open. Now ranked No. 50, she’s determined to make a comeback at the Madrid Open. In a heartfelt moment, Rafael Nadal shared his near-retirement experience at 19 due to a foot condition, which didn’t stop him from clinching 22 Grand Slam titles.