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Medical experts have expressed their dismay at the "extreme" measures Rafael Nadal said he was prepared to take to play in time for Wimbledon. Nadal won his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam title last weekend, overcoming lingering pain in his left foot and beating Norwegian Casper Ruud. Nadal's lingering pain in his foot is reportedly due to Mueller-Weiss syndrome, which was partially relieved by surgery in 2021 but still plagues the 36-year-old. Nadal, who was desperate for Wimbledon later this month, said he was considering switching to a treatment called radiofrequency ablation often used to treat back pain. The process involves targeting and sometimes destroying the nerve fibres that carry pain signals to the brain. Pain expert Dr Thomas Haag has questioned the effectiveness of the treatment, warning that there is little evidence that it is effective in treating Nadal's condition. Rafael Nadal going to great lengths to be ready for Wimbledon 2022 It wasn't all doom and gloom for Nadal though, with another doctor suggesting some potential for relief. Former Chelsea FC club doctor Dr Ralph Rogers, who is now a consultant in regenerative orthopaedics and sports medicine, said radiofrequency ablation could be effective.