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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semifinal with abdominal injury

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of Friday's Wimbledon semifinal against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.

Kyrgios will now face either top-seeded Novak Djokovic or No. 9 Cam Norrie in Sunday's championship match.

Nadal practiced for around 45 minutes on Thursday, spending most of the time hitting forehands and backhands, and though he did practice some serves, they were at a vastly reduced speed.

Spanish newspaper Marca reported Thursday that Nadal has a 7-millimeter tear in one of his abdominal muscles, but that he intended to play.

Nadal wore tape over part of his abdomen and required treatment, including painkillers, during his thrilling five-set victory over Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.