Rafael Nadal says he couldn't say whether he'll be sufficiently fit to confront Nick Kyrgios in their Wimbledon elimination round on Friday.

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The Spaniard got through a tiresome five-set epic against Taylor Fritz on Wednesday

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Winning 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 out of four hours and 20 minutes

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Yet on occasion seemed to be battling with a physical issue to his midsection.

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Over and over, Nadal stayed slouched over after a shot and was holding his midsection.

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The double cross Wimbledon champion called the coach out for an evaluation in the subsequent set

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Before in the long run utilizing a clinical break and leaving the court for treatment.

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Rafael Nadal rallies to progress to elimination rounds at Wimbledon in mission of 23rd huge homerun title

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"I don't have any idea," Nadal said, per Reuters, when inquired as to whether he would confront Kyrgios. "

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"Truly, I can't offer you a reasonable response since, in such a case that I offered you an unmistakable response and tomorrow something else occurs, I will be a liar."

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