The news of Rafael Nadal undergoing surgery to address his long-standing hip injury has caught the attention of tennis fans.At the Australian Open earlier this year, Nadal picked up a troublesome hip injury that has seen him miss every tournament since. To address the issue, he underwent arthroscopic surgery to check his left psoas muscle on Friday, June 2.The Spanaird's PR team has confirmed that three doctors performed the surgery in Barcelona and stated that results were expected on Saturday, June 3, which also happens to be his 37th birthday."Nadal currently undergoing arthroscopic surgery to check the left psoas muscle that has had him out of competition since January, conducted in Barcelona by Dr. Philippon, Dr. Vilaro and Dr. Ruiz-Cotorro," the PR team said in a statement.Several tennis fans took to social media to react to the news, with one fan praising Nadal for being transparent with his injury rehabilitation, unlike Novak Djokovic. The Serbian is known to be secretive about his methods or medical procedures. Djokovic has also stated that he wasn't a fan of surgeries or medications despite opting for both in order to compete at the highest level."This is professional, honest and transparent because he has nothing to hide unlike Djokovic," a fan said.BiLateral@Bi08101657@BenRothenberg This is professional, honest and transparent because he has nothing to hide unlike Djokovic.3@BenRothenberg This is professional, honest and transparent because he has nothing to hide unlike Djokovic.With Nadal missing the French Open for the first time since 2004, another fan joked he's still among the favorites to win the title in Paris despite having only "one knee"."Laying in bed after surgery, one knee down, probably still among the top 4 favorite of the 2023 roland garros," a tweet read.allegedly enrico maria riva@enricomariarivalaying in bed after surgery one knee downprobably still among the top 4 favourite of the 2023 roland garros twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergFrom Rafael Nadal's PR:Nadal currently undergoing arthroscopic surgery to check the left psoas muscle that has had him out of competition since January, conducted in Barcelona by Dr. Philippon, Dr. Vilaró and Dr. Ruiz-Cotorro.Information on results expected tomorrow morning.454From Rafael Nadal's PR:Nadal currently undergoing arthroscopic surgery to check the left psoas muscle that has had him out of competition since January, conducted in Barcelona by Dr. Philippon, Dr. Vilaró and Dr. Ruiz-Cotorro.Information on results expected tomorrow morning. https://t.co/ITfSW7tqMylaying in bed after surgery one knee downprobably still among the top 4 favourite of the 2023 roland garros twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Nadal has not been at his fluent best since he won the French Open title last year, a feat he only achieved because of taking painkilling injections daily to keep a foot issue in check. This has led to one fan comparing the Spaniard's struggles to Roger Federer, who was forced to retire last year after accepting that he might never fully recover to compete again at the highest level."Feels a lot like the Roger Federer ending. Hope Rafa can get back for one more year," one user opined.Michael Graham@Capt_FishpasteFeels a lot like the Roger Federer ending Hope Rafa can get back for one more year 🤞🏻 twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergFrom Rafael Nadal's PR:Nadal currently undergoing arthroscopic surgery to check the left psoas muscle that has had him out of competition since January, conducted in Barcelona by Dr. Philippon, Dr. Vilaró and Dr. Ruiz-Cotorro.Information on results expected tomorrow morning.1024From Rafael Nadal's PR:Nadal currently undergoing arthroscopic surgery to check the left psoas muscle that has had him out of competition since January, conducted in Barcelona by Dr. Philippon, Dr. Vilaró and Dr. Ruiz-Cotorro.Information on results expected tomorrow morning. https://t.co/ITfSW7tqMyFeels a lot like the Roger Federer ending 😞 Hope Rafa can get back for one more year 🤞🏻 twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Here are a few more reactions from fans:Atul Ahluwalia@AtulAhluwalia4@BenRothenberg Quick recovery n back to normal to the Champ.@BenRothenberg Quick recovery n back to normal to the Champ.Ja ne ★@mrselbendadi46@BenRothenberg I love him and miss him at RG but maybe he should really listen to his body at some point?!1@BenRothenberg I love him and miss him at RG but maybe he should really listen to his body at some point?!😣😔Tobias@DeTobiasTweets@BenRothenberg Get well soon legend1@BenRothenberg Get well soon legendVanessa@MathyseVanessa@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Strength to you #Rafa and hope the procedure a success and speedy recovery.1@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Strength to you #Rafa and hope the procedure a success and speedy recovery.Charlene A. Toombs@CharleneAToombs@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Hope the surgery is successful and that you have a good recovery! Miss you on the court! @TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Hope the surgery is successful and that you have a good recovery! Miss you on the court! 🎾Jenna ConstantinePhD@kaplanikids@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Sending you lots of healing ‍🩹 love. We wish you all the Best. 🫶@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Sending you lots of healing ❤️‍🩹 love. We wish you all the Best. 🫶❤️🎾Jessie 🌊 🇺🇸@jessie4324@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Hope the surgery went well Rafa. You deserve to be healthy for once. Want you to keep playing until you are 40!!@TennisChannel @RafaelNadal Hope the surgery went well Rafa. You deserve to be healthy for once. Want you to keep playing until you are 40!!Shantanu Verma@shaan2500@Olly_Tennis_ WTHThis came out of nowhere…he didn’t mention anything abt undergoing a surgery Praying for a quick recovery, need him back in the tennis world asap 🏼🤞🏼2@Olly_Tennis_ WTHThis came out of nowhere…he didn’t mention anything abt undergoing a surgery Praying for a quick recovery, need him back in the tennis world asap 🙏🏼🤞🏼AJMAL SAMI@ajmalsamilife@Olly_Tennis_ Only Rafa can go Vamos while lying on the bed Just Get well soon 'Greatest' 🫶🏾6@Olly_Tennis_ Only Rafa can go Vamos while lying on the bed 😆Just Get well soon 'Greatest' 🫶🏾Rafael Nadal hopes to make a strong comeback; could retire from the sport in 2024Rafael Nadal was last seen in action at the 2023 Australian Open.At a press conference held at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca, last week, Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the 2023 French Open. This is the first time since 2004 that he isn't taking part in the Paris Major, a tournament where he has won a record 14 titles.While addressing the media, Nadal confirmed that he was taking an indefinite break from the sport to allow himself to make a full recovery and come back strong. He also stated that 2024 could be his final year on the ATP tour.“My goal, my ambition is to try to stop to give myself an opportunity to enjoy next year that’s probably gonna be my last year in the professional tour. That’s my idea, even if I can’t say 100 percent that’s gonna be like this because you never know what’s gonna happen,” he said.