Rafael Nadal withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Wednesday night, as soon as once more delaying his comeback to tennis.
Nadal has performed just one match this motive, reaching the Brisbane quarterfinals. Nevertheless, he emerged from that look with one other hip difficulty–one which apparently has not but healed in full.
The 37-year-old Spaniard performed an exhibition match towards Carlos Alcaraz on the Netflix Slam final week in Las Vegas, the place they cut up units earlier than Alcaraz prevailed 14-12 in a super-tiebreaker. Nadal seemed wholesome sufficient, however any designs he had of suiting up on the Indian Wells Masters had been scrapped following a Wednesday observe.
“It’s with nice disappointment that I’ve to withdraw from this superb match,” Nadal wrote in a social media put up. “Everybody is aware of how a lot I like this place and the way a lot I like to play right here at Indian Wells. That’s additionally one of many the reason why I got here very early to the desert to observe and attempt to prepare.
“I’ve been working onerous and practising and also you all know I took a take a look at this weekend however I don’t discover myself able to play on the highest stage at such an essential occasion. It’s not a straightforward determination, it’s a tricky one as a matter of reality however I can’t deceive myself and deceive the 1000’s of followers. I’ll miss you all and I’m positive the match shall be an awesome success.”
“We’re dissatisfied that Rafa is unable to play within the BNP Paribas Open, however we want him continued therapeutic and hope he might be again in motion once more quickly,” match director Tommy Haas added. “He is likely one of the all-time fan favorites right here, and we hope to see him again in Indian Wells once more sooner or later.”
Nadal will now goal a return throughout the clay-court swing, which is highlighted by the French Open and Paris Olympics.
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