Gorgeous US model Morgan Riddle cheers on Wimbledon star Taylor Fritz

Rafael Nadal’s time in Wimbledon has come to an end. The tennis player was forced to pull out of the semi-final Thursday due to an abdominal strain he had been suffering from since the quarter-final.

Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after suffering an injury.

Nadal, 36, won the quarter-final match on Wednesday in a five-set win over American Taylor Fritz. During the match he required a medical timeout to take anti-inflammatories, and his father Sebastian was seen from the stands appearing to gesture for Nadal to retire.The decision comes a day after his wife Mery Perello showed up to support her husband and showcased her sweet baby bump as she did so.The glamorous brunette wore her dark curls loose and modeled a gray T-shirt with the words "Kiss me again" around the collar along with a black leather jacket with sunglasses.She appeared to manage to remain calm despite the ups and downs of the match, which was decided after five tightly-contested sets.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios following an abdominal injury - sending the Aussie through to his first ever singles' Grand Slam final.The 22-time Grand Slam winner received treatment during his quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz and was told by his father to concede the match before powering on to a five-set victory.However, following scans on Thursday the 36-year-old has decided not to risk further damage to his 7mm tear by playing on Friday evening - with Kyrgios into his first ever final as a result of a bye.READ MORE: Australian Open bad boy Nick Kyrgios once blamed poor performances on "being horny"Nadal said at a press conference: "Unfortunately I am here because I have to pull out from the tournament, no?""I was thinking the whole day about the decision to make but I think it doesn’t make sense to go [on court]."Even if I tried a lot in my career to keep going in very tough circumstances. Who will win the men's singles final at Wimbledon? Tell us in the comments sectionI think it's obvious if I keep going the injury is gonna get worse and worse and that's the thing that I can say now."Adding: "It's not only that I can't serve at the right speed it's that I can't do the normal moment to serve."To imagine myself winning two matches...

Rafael Nadal's wife, Mery Perello, has showed off her baby bump for the first time as she supported her husband at Wimbledon.The Spanish tennis player, 36, beat American Taylor Fritz in the quarter finals of the Wimbledon Championship to get into the semi-final against Australian, Nick Kyrgios.The couple have had plenty to celebrate this year, with Rafael's recent Grand Slam wins in Australia and Paris, alongside the fact they are expecting their first child together. Showing up to support Rafael at the quarter finals, Mery – who is also known as Xisca – showed off her baby bump for the first time in public. Wearing a grey T-shirt, a black leather jacket and a pair of sunglasses, the childhood sweetheart of Rafael looked glamorous and calm – despite a difficult match for her husband.

Rafael Nadal for a spot in the men’s singles final on Friday, was charged with common assault of his ex-girlfriend Passari on Tuesday and is due to face court in Australia in August. The alleged incident took place in December 2021 as confirmed by police in Canberra – and the allegation is that Kyrgios grabbed Passari – with the charge carrying a maximum sentence of two years in prison. Kyrgios has since broken his silence on the allegations, admitting ‘I’m only human’ while his brother called out ‘haters and liars’.

22-time Grand Slam champion sensationally defeated American star Taylor Fritz in a five-set thriller, triumphing 3-6 7-5 3–6 7-5 7-6 (7-3) to book his place in the last four. However, Nadal suffered a frustrating injury that forced him to take a medical timeout and placed his participation in the Championships into doubt. Despite pleas from his family to retire from the match after calling for the trainer, the 36-year-old continued with his abdominal injury.

You'll have probably noticed that players always wear white at Wimbledon, and here's the reason why. As the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport, Wimbledon prides itself on tradition, and ever since the inaugural tournament in 1877 competitors have all worn white - and only white.

Wimbledon in what is a rare public appearance for the broadcasting legend. The star seemed in good spirits as he headed out with Mary, his wife of 63 years, on Wednesday. Looking dapper, Sir Michael, 87, donned a grey suit with a white shirt and blue tie, while Mary, 85, looked ready for the sun in a white blazer, floral scarf, and shades.

Hugh Grant, 61, put on an animated display with his stunning wife Anna Eberstein, 39, as they had fun at Wimbledon on day 10 of the world famous tennis tournament.  The actor and his Swedish TV presenter wife couldn't stop laughing while sitting together in The Royal Box on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Hugh looked dashing in a light grey blazer and crisp white shirt left open at the collar to reveal a glimpse of his chest.

David Beckham, Gemma Chan, Hugh Grant and broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson were amongst the famous faces that attended day 10 of the Wimbledon Championships. David, 47 beamed alongside his mum Sandra Georgina West as they avidly watched the matches from the Royal Box on Centre Court, which saw Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal among the players.The former England footballer opted for a dapper brown blazer with white trousers, pairing them with a white striped shirt and a polka dot tie. He even wore a matching white pocket square for the glamorous social occasion.His 73-year-old mother also opted for a sleek, stylish outfit with a peach-coloured blouse underneath a striking white blazer. The sporting icon also took a selfie with his mother to capture the sweet family day out.

Rafael Nadal, 36, announced at a press conference in Mallorca last month that he was expecting his first child with his wife Maria Francisca Perello, who he affectionately calls Mery, 33.The couple have been together for 17 years, however, the Wimbledon star previously expressed concern on having children prior to his retirement from tennis.Rafael married his childhood sweetheart Mery in October 2019, after a 15-year relationship.The two had met when they were children and started seriously dating in 2005.Speaking to a Spanish outlet back in 2020, Rafael voiced his concerns about starting a family too soon.He said: "I trust so (I'm going to have them). I love children."But there is a problem.

World-famous diver Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black dressed to impress as they joined a host of celebs attending this year’s Wimbledon. Tom, 28, and Dustin, 48, enjoyed the sporting event on Saturday 2 July where the pair donned brightly coloured suits.Tom wore a full-yellow suit, paired with a white shirt and pink tie, as American screenwriter Dustin opted for an equally as colourful ensemble in a cyan blue suit.To complete the look, the 48 year old wore a blue polka dot tie.

Boris Becker has been commentating on the action at Wimbledon for fellow cons inside prison. The German, 54, has been keeping staff and inmates entertained inside Category C HMP Huntercombe by sharing his knowledge.The three-time Wimbledon champion and former World No1 has also been analysing players’ styles and predicting who will win and lose matches before they start.

tennis tournament in the world, it seems only fitting that certain stars pull out all the stops at Wimbledon.The likes of Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are accustomed to a certain standard of living, and comfort is paramount when the Grand Slams come calling. Wimbledon organisers have housed much of this year's draw at the Park Plaza hotel in Westminster, while other high-flyers opt for their own accommodation.Property agent Joanna Doniger told Business Insider she rents out homes for as much as £15,000 per week during Wimbledon, with players, journalists and fans alike among her clientele.

Andy Murray was no doubt left heartbroken following his shock defeat against John Isner in the second round of Wimbledon - however, it isn't all bad as the tennis star will return to the court in September.MORE: Andy Murray makes touching comment about wife Kim during 'difficult' career momentThe three-time Grand Slam champion is joining Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at this year's Laver Cup which is taking place in London for the first time.WATCH: Andy Murray breaks down in tears after incredible comeback"I'm looking forward to playing the Laver Cup in London," the 35-year-old said. "I love playing as part of a team and there is a great atmosphere and intensity to the event.

“I’d like to know, for many people, getting married is a distraction. “I’d like to know if somehow your concentration on tennis has been a bit different even though you’ve been with the same girl for many years.”Confused and flummoxed by the question, Nadal responded: “Honestly, are you asking me this? Is a serious question or is a joke? Is it serious?"After he sarcastically asked the reporter how long he had been with his wife, Nadal concluded the interview. He said: “Okay.

Wimbledon living life in the fast lane of tennis - and these are the cars they drive.With millions up for grab at the big tournaments, those tennis players that manage to hit the big time have plenty fo cash to splash how they like.And, unsurprisingly, the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal drive some of the most sought after and expensive cars on the planet.READ MORE: Emma Raducanu's stalker who lives just miles from Wimbledon warned 'stay away'Car and van leasing firm, Select Car Leasing, has rounded up the motoring collections of five of the most popular and successful tennis stars as Wimbledon hots up in the first week.Roger Federer has long been considered the king of Wimbledon having won the British grand slam a staggering eight times.He is missing his favourite tournament due to injury this year and his star is beginning to fade after a glorious career, but his legendary status is unquestioned.The Fed Express obviously likes a smooth but powerful ride to match the way he glides across the court.He’s long been a fan of Mercedes, who have sponsored him since 2008 and appears to favour his AMG SLS Roadster which boasts a beast of a V8 engine.Federer has also been spotted behind the wheel of the AMG 63 G Wagon, a yellow AMG GTS and, going off brand, a Range Rover SVR.Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has been the leading light of British tennis for 15 years but he still finds time to put the pedal to the metal.The Scottish superstar has previously owned a fleet of supercars including a Ferrari F430, an Aston Martin DB9 and a Jaguar XKR – the latter thanks to his sponsorship deal with the British carmaker.Surprisingly, the two-time Wimbledon champion is most comfortable behind the wheel of his old VW Polo,

Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard was pictured with the Italian after hitting with him last week in the lead-up to the tournament. The withdrawal of Berrettini, who reached the final at Wimbledon last year, was confirmed on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Italian said: "I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.

world No. 4 battles is known as Mueller-Weiss Syndrome. The condition, which affects the navicular bone on the back of the foot, between the talus and cuneiform bones can cause chronic pain and was the reason why the tennis star missed a lot of games last year.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wimbledon is officially underway — and it’s already proving to be a tournament you don’t want to miss.Rafael Nadal has the chance to capture a rare calendar-year Grand Slam after his wins at the Australian Open and French Open.