Rafael Nadal has pulled out of Wimbledon – meaning Nick Kyrgios has a bye into Sunday’s final.

Nadal took to the practice courts this afternoon – later than planned – despite suffering an abdominal injury, with reports in Spain claiming he has suffered a 7mm tear in a muscle.

The two-time Wimbledon champion looked set to retire during his quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz but recovered to win in five sets after four hours and 20 minutes.

He had strapping on his stomach and at times appeared in so much pain that his father and sister, watching from the players’ box, were gesticulating for him to quit the match.

The second seed player received medical attention during his quarter final match.

After the match Nadal was asked what his chances were of recovering in time to face Kyrgios and said: “I don’t know. Honestly, I can’t give you a clear answer.”

The Spanish player said: “I can’t imagine myself winning two matches and for respect to myself in some way I don’t want to go out and not be competitive enough,” Nadal said.

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“A couple of weeks ago I saw my career very different because of the foot injury.

“The most important thing is happiness more than any titles. I can’t risk that match and stay two or three months out of the competition.

“I am very sad and it is a very tough one.”

Since then he has confirmed he will not continue.

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