“A neck disc was pressing on a nerve and was creating a big problem in my neck and right hand,” Stepanek told ATPWorldTour.com. “I had no feeling on it and no power.”
The Czech player admitted that the injury got worse has he took part in the Apia International in Sydney, where he retired due to his neck injury.
“After the Australian Open, I returned home in a lot of pain,” said Stepanek. “I basically had no option than have surgery at that stage. The operation went well and I will now take off a few weeks to recover and hopefully I will be back soon with not such a painful problem anymore.”
Stepanek did play in the Australian Open, but was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the third round.
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