Rafael Nadal captured a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title at the 2022 French Open with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win over Casper Ruud in the final. In the aftermath of the win, the Mallorcan revealed that he had been injecting his foot with pain medications, putting him in a position to compete.Nadal, who suffers from a degenerative foot condition called Muller-Weiss Syndrome, was in unbearable pain coming into the French Open and was even seen visibly limping during his loss at the Italian Open.It was only due to anesthetic injections that the 22-time Grand Slam champion was able to participate at full capacity at Roland Garros, but his revelation has led to a lot of questions from fans and other athletes.For starters, users on Twitter were of the opinion that artificial pain-reduction techniques should be considered "doping," especially since they allowed the World No. 4 to go beyond his natural limits.While such views have been refuted by the World Anti-Doping Agency's Director General himself, they have still been doing the rounds on online forums in recent days."If you substituted [Djokovic]'s name for Nadal and ran the story about injections being given etc., the media would be hysterical calling him cheating and doping and demanding to know exactly what's in them and to look at x-rays of his foot. But because it's Rafa there is nothing asked," one angry fan tweeted.Anne Ryan Mazza@AnneMazza17@Eurosport_IT If you substituted Novak's name for Nadal and ran the story about injections been given etc the media would be hysterical calling him cheating and doping and demanding to know exactly what's in them and to look at x-rays of his foot,, But because its Rafa there is nothing asked.181@Eurosport_IT If you substituted Novak's name for Nadal and ran the story about injections been given etc the media would be hysterical calling him cheating and doping and demanding to know exactly what's in them and to look at x-rays of his foot,, But because its Rafa there is nothing asked.💚 Proud for being PALMEIRAS 💚@elielmarcelino@marioboc17 In my opinion for real sports like tennis, you are not supposed to mask a pain. So injections like these should be forbidden. Cuz you never know if the player won by competence or due to this physical boost received by injection as happened to nadal ! There's always the doubt 🤨273@marioboc17 In my opinion for real sports like tennis, you are not supposed to mask a pain. So injections like these should be forbidden. Cuz you never know if the player won by competence or due to this physical boost received by injection as happened to nadal ! There's always the doubt 🤨PuRpLE 2🇦🇺 14🇫🇷 2🇬🇧 4🇺🇸@RafaelNadalGOATThe director of WADA said that the injections used by Rafa for his foot is NOT prohibited. It WILL NOT improve any performance.But Shit Crocs know much better than WADA, they have their own Authority which they built in their single cell Brain. They live in imagination. twitter.com/AmorosCuatro/s…José Manuel Amorós@AmorosCuatro🗣️ Olivier Niggli, director de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje: "Las inyecciones de análgesicos en el pie de Nadal no están en la lista de productos prohibidos, ya que se estima que no mejoran el desempeño deportivo y que no son perjudiciales"342🗣️ Olivier Niggli, director de la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje: "Las inyecciones de análgesicos en el pie de Nadal no están en la lista de productos prohibidos, ya que se estima que no mejoran el desempeño deportivo y que no son perjudiciales" https://t.co/GpS306oLIqThe director of WADA said that the injections used by Rafa for his foot is NOT prohibited. It WILL NOT improve any performance.But Shit Crocs know much better than WADA, they have their own Authority which they built in their single cell Brain. They live in imagination. twitter.com/AmorosCuatro/s…"Nadal's numbing injections are only an issue because he won - nobody would care if he had lost. It's just saltiness disguised as pretending they genuinely care about the integrity of the sport. He acted within the rules so there's nothing to debate," another user wrote.Margot@myriemargot67@marioboc17 Nadal's numbing injections are only an issue because he won - nobody would care if he had lost.It's just saltiness disguised as pretending they genuinely care about the integrity of the sport.He acted within the rules so there's nothing to debate.7@marioboc17 Nadal's numbing injections are only an issue because he won - nobody would care if he had lost.It's just saltiness disguised as pretending they genuinely care about the integrity of the sport.He acted within the rules so there's nothing to debate.AlexSkotnikov@AlexSkotnikov@pavyg The whole anti-pain injections are the PR-trick (and a bad one) and a lie, just to inflate Nadal's "achievements". No one would be able to play with really strong pain killers. Period.91@pavyg The whole anti-pain injections are the PR-trick (and a bad one) and a lie, just to inflate Nadal's "achievements". No one would be able to play with really strong pain killers. Period.Dan@DanTennis1Djokovic obviously played with painkillers and injections to win the AO 2021. What a noise this has made at the time in the media ! This is exactly what Nadal is doing now to try to win RG 2022. But there’s no controversy. Do you get it now how it works ? Total hypocrisy.23433Djokovic obviously played with painkillers and injections to win the AO 2021. What a noise this has made at the time in the media ! This is exactly what Nadal is doing now to try to win RG 2022. But there’s no controversy. Do you get it now how it works ? Total hypocrisy."It's shocking Nadal was allowed to use injections each day at the French Open—this is considered doping in cycling &other sports. There should be a limit on the use of injections when a tournament is ongoing. Tennis authorities have bent the rules to enable Rafa cheat w/o penalty," one account posted.Afriyie 🐺@theafriyie_It's shocking Nadal was allowed to use injections each day at the French Open—this is considered doping in cycling &other sports. There should be a limit on the use of injections when a tournament is ongoingTennis authorities have bent the rules to enable Rafa cheat w/o penalty33660It's shocking Nadal was allowed to use injections each day at the French Open—this is considered doping in cycling &other sports. There should be a limit on the use of injections when a tournament is ongoingTennis authorities have bent the rules to enable Rafa cheat w/o penaltyThe Tennis Nerds Blog@TennisNerdsBlogNadal's injections, the dose and frequency of use was cleared and is not in contravention of ASADA or anti-doping regulations as some are spreading on twitter.And no the rules were not changed to allow him to do so.60085Nadal's injections, the dose and frequency of use was cleared and is not in contravention of ASADA or anti-doping regulations as some are spreading on twitter.And no the rules were not changed to allow him to do so.The Tennis Nerds Blog@TennisNerdsBlogA gentle reminder also that Nadal was happy to have his biological passport public. Other's have not been as willing24840A gentle reminder also that Nadal was happy to have his biological passport public. Other's have not been as willing"Djokovic fans are now requiring that Nadal play out the rest of his career with crippling foot pain rather than seek treatments for it. They realize that one little corrupt bone in his foot is the difference between their favorite player’s prominence or obscurity," another user tweeted.Tennis In the Park 🇺🇦@TennisInthePar1Djokovic fans are now requiring that Nadal play out the rest of his career with crippling foot pain rather than seek treatments for it.They realize that one little corrupt bone in Nadal’s foot is the difference between their favorite player’s prominence or obscurity.111Djokovic fans are now requiring that Nadal play out the rest of his career with crippling foot pain rather than seek treatments for it.They realize that one little corrupt bone in Nadal’s foot is the difference between their favorite player’s prominence or obscurity.Mahesh S Wali@MaheshS_WaliNovak: I want to win matches , break records but not at the expense of my belief. I am ready to sacrifices slamsMedia & Nadal: He is obsessed & not a role model Nadal: Taking injection after injection to numb feet.Media: Role model. 688107Novak: I want to win matches , break records but not at the expense of my belief. I am ready to sacrifices slamsMedia & Nadal: He is obsessed & not a role model Nadal: Taking injection after injection to numb feet.Media: Role model. 😬The Happy One@kavyasastra@LunaN55762011 Here are the facts of the case as I understand them:1. Nadal has a congenital, degenerative foot issue that flares up from time to time.2. The pain he was feeling after Rome would've made it impossible for him to be competitive without painkillers.3. Painkillers are not PEDs.5@LunaN55762011 Here are the facts of the case as I understand them:1. Nadal has a congenital, degenerative foot issue that flares up from time to time.2. The pain he was feeling after Rome would've made it impossible for him to be competitive without painkillers.3. Painkillers are not PEDs.Anna Dragičević... Dub a dee 🇧🇦🇷🇸💙⚪🐻@hahoAnnaAO: investigate Novaks health records, QR codes for Covid tests, social engagements, travel times and entry policies for Spain, his political beliefs. Deported and banned from AusRG: Nadal uses injections For enhancement, performs beyond expected… NOTHING INVESTIGATED 🤦🏻‍♀️15426AO: investigate Novaks health records, QR codes for Covid tests, social engagements, travel times and entry policies for Spain, his political beliefs. Deported and banned from AusRG: Nadal uses injections For enhancement, performs beyond expected… NOTHING INVESTIGATED 🤦🏻‍♀️Rafael Nadal is undergoing a novel medical procedure to prolong his careerRafael Nadal is currently undergoing treatment in Barcelona for his footMeanwhile, Rafael Nadal himself is taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future and is undergoing a novel medical procedure called Radiofrequency Ablation in Barcelona at the moment.The treatment aims to send a controlled electric current through minimally invasive needles into the foot and try to deactivate the nerve that is responsible for sending pain impulses to the brain. It is estimated that the Mallorcan will need another two or three sessions of the treatment, following which he will be able to be pain-free for a short while.Pau Ferragut Massanet@PauFerragutSome of you are asking me last few days about #Nadal participation in #WimbledonOnly information we have is that his priority is feeling less or no pain on left foot after treatment.Then anything can happen.101Some of you are asking me last few days about #Nadal participation in #WimbledonOnly information we have is that his priority is feeling less or no pain on left foot after treatment.Then anything can happen.This has cast doubt over the Spaniard's participation at the upcoming Wimbledon Championships, where he is a two-time champion. Assuming the World No. 4 makes a quick recovery, he will participate at SW19, especially with the elusive Calendar Grand Slam in sight.