Chilean Tennis Star Nicolás Jarry Withdraws from Grass Season Due to Elbow Injury
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chilean tennis player Nicolás Jarry has withdrawn from the grass-court season due to persistent elbow pain.
- Jarry announced his withdrawal on social media after training in Barcelona, stating he needs to return to Santiago for medical evaluation.
- He expressed gratitude for fan support and hopes to recover in time to represent Chile in the Davis Cup.
Chilean tennis player Nicolás Jarry has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming grass-court season, including Wimbledon, due to ongoing elbow discomfort.
I continue to have discomfort in my elbow, and for now, I will not be able to compete again.
Jarry shared the news on his social media channels, explaining that despite intensive training in Barcelona with the goal of competing on grass, his recovery has not progressed as hoped. "I continue to have discomfort in my elbow, and for now, I will not be able to compete again," he stated.
The world No. 15 is returning to Santiago to consult with his doctors and determine the next steps for his treatment. Jarry did not provide an estimated return date, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation but vowing to do everything possible to find a solution and get back on the court.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the messages and the constant support you have given me. In the most difficult moments, feeling that affection makes a big difference.
He extended his heartfelt thanks to his fans for their constant support, noting its significant impact during challenging times. Jarry expressed his hope to overcome this obstacle and represent Chile again, with aspirations of competing in the Davis Cup.
Hopefully, I can overcome this obstacle and return to represent Chile, with the hope of reaching the Davis Cup.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.