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Rafael Nadal says he has made the “tough” decision to withdraw from Indian Wells as he is not yet “ready to play at the highest level”.
The 22-time grand slam singles winner has been off the tour since suffering a muscle injury in Brisbane in January.
He was set to mark his return with a first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open against Canada’s Milos Raonic on Friday.
However in a post on social media, the 37-year-old Spaniard said he is not yet ready to compete.
It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells. Everyone knows how much I love this place and how much I love to play here. That’s also one of the reasons why I came very early to the desert to practice and try to get ready. pic.twitter.com/gmvs5kfGO2
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 7, 2024
“It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells,” he said.
“Everyone knows how much I love this place and how much I love to play here. That’s also one of the reasons why I came very early to the desert to practice and try to get ready.
“I have been working hard and practicing and you all know I took a test this weekend but I don’t find myself ready to play at the highest level at such an important event.
“It is not an easy decision, it’s a tough one as a matter of fact but I can’t lie to myself and lie to the thousands of fans.
“I will miss you all and I am sure the tournament will be a great success.”
Nadal has been replaced in the draw by India’s world number 101 Sumit Nagal.
Nadal made his comeback at the Brisbane International in January after spending a year on the sidelines due to a long-term hip problem.
The Spaniard sustained a muscle tear near his hip in his quarter-final defeat to Jordan Thompson in Brisbane, but scans revealed it was not in the same area.
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