Gastao Elias confronts career uncertainty after calf injury

Portuguese tennis player Gastao Elias expressed deep uncertainty about his future after suffering a severe calf injury during a recent match. The 35-year-old admitted he feels unemployed and lacks the strength to restart his career once more.

Gastao Elias delivered an emotional confession following his injury in the opening round of the Oeiras Open 4 against Tiago Pereira. The former Portuguese No. 2, currently ranked world No. 589, said he felt severe pain in his left calf during the second set on Wednesday and now relies on crutches. He has an MRI scheduled and believes he has suffered a rupture, adding this to previous thigh injuries throughout his career.

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