Nadal hurt his left foot in Monday's win over Juan Martin del Potro

 

 

After having an MRI scan late last night, Rafael Nadal has declared himself fit to resume the defense of his Wimbledon title against Mardy Fish in tomorrow's quarterfinals. Nadal hurt his left foot in Monday's win over Juan Martin del Potro.Rafael Nadal says he is not seriously injured and will play Wednesday in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.Nadal, a two-time champion at the All England Club, hurt his left foot in the first set of Monday's win over Juan Martin del Potro. He twice called for a trainer during the set, but still managed to win 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. 

After the match, he went to a London hospital for an MRI exam, but the results were negative.He says "during the match I thought I had something serious but as the match went through the pain got better and thankfully the tests don't show an injury. Today I will practice at 4:30 p.m. and I'll play tomorrow."

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - A person with knowledge of the medical test results tells The Associated Press that Rafael Nadal is not seriously injured and is expected to play in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Nadal has not yet released a statement to the media, says Tuesday "the MRI doesn't show anything. But pain is pain. ... He is expected to practice later today."

Nadal, a two-time champion at the All England Club, hurt his left foot in the first set of Monday's win over Juan Martin del Potro. He twice called for a trainer during the set, but still managed to win 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4.