Nadal to sit out for 10 more days

Mallorca, Feb 1: Rafael Nadal's cup of woes is spilling over as the World No.1 has been sidelined for 10 more days to recover from the muscle damage in his right leg.

Rafa, as he is popularly known got the injury during his quarter final loss to compatriot David Ferrer in the Australian Open 2011.

The Spaniard who failed in Australia in his quest for the 'Rafa Slam' i.e. to hold all four Grand Slams at the same time, is expected to be fit for Spain's Davis Cup match against Belgium on March 4-6.

Currently he is recovering, from the injury at his residence in Mallorca, Spain.

In a statement on his personal website, he said, "Doctors estimate a recovery period of about 10 days from today, Feb. 1."

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