'I can't lie to myself and thousands of fans' cries Rafael Nadal as tennis legend posts emotional statement | 0A5I6AA | 2024-03-08 02:08:01
The Spaniard, 37, has been lacking from the tour since suffering a muscular injury during Brisbane
RAFAEL NADAL has released an emotional statement confirming his withdrawal from Indian Wells.
The Spaniard, 37, has been lacking from the tour since suffering a muscular injury during Brisbane in January.
The Aussie 250 occasion is the one event Nadal has played since choosing up a critical hip concern towards Britain's Jack Draper in Melbourne 14 months ago.
He had deliberate to return in Doha last month, but was pressured to withdraw from the occasion.
Nadal's identify was within the draw for Indian Wells and he was initially scheduled to face Milos Raonic tonight.
Taking to Instagram, nevertheless, the 22-time major champion confirmed: "It is with great unhappiness that I have to withdraw from this superb event.
"Everybody knows how much I really like this place and how a lot I love to play here at Indian Wells. That's also one of many the reason why I got here very early to the desert to apply and try to prepare.
"I've been working arduous and practising and you all know I took a check this weekend however I don't discover myself able to play on the highest degree at such an essential event.
"It isn't a simple determination, it's a troublesome one as a matter of reality however I can't misinform myself and misinform the hundreds of followers.
"I'll miss you all and I am positive the event shall be an incredible success."
Nadal has been changed within the draw by fortunate loser Sumit Nagal.
The three-time Indian Wells singles' champion featured in the "Netflix Slam" towards Carlos Alcaraz last Sunday – a lucrative exhibition match played in Las Vegas.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> He lost 3-6, 6-Four, 14-12 to Alcaraz, who himself was coming off an ankle damage sustained in Rio final month.
Nadal isn't on the entry listing to play in Miami later this month.
Should he not play on past Roland Garros or this summer time's Olympic Games, his withdrawal from Indian Wells signifies that he will never play a competitive match on a hard courtroom once more.
Nadal might make his subsequent look on the clay at the Monte Carlo Masters, which kicks off on April 7.
The King of Clay will really feel immediately at house at the Monte Carlo Country Club, having gained the event 11 occasions.
Nadal linked up with Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi in Vegas[/caption]
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