Hours after making his debut against Milos Raonic, the Spaniard announced that he would not play in the tournament in California because he did not feel he should return, two months after his injury.
Surprise to Indian Wells Masters 1000. Within hours of his debut against the Milos Raonic, Rafael Nadal has announced that he will withdraw from the American tournament because he is not ready to play a match at the highest level.
After the defeat against Carlos Alcaraz at the exhibition meeting in Las Vegas, The Spanish tennis player reported that he will not compete in the first round match, which is scheduled to take place this Thursday morning. In addition, the top winner of Roland Garros was added: “It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament. You all know how much I love this place and how much I love competing here in Indian Wells“.
“I’ve been working hard and training and you all know I did a test this weekend, but I’m not ready to play at the highest level in such an important event”Rafa said in the statement he published on his social networks. Furthermore, the tennis player himself, who returned to the circuit in this tournament after the injury he sustained in Brisbane, concluded: “It was not an easy decision. It’s really harsh, but I can’t lie to myself and lie to thousands of fans. “I’ll miss you and I’m sure this tournament will be a success.”.
This panorama is newIndian Sumit Nagal will take his place and face Canadian Raonic for a place in the second round. On Nadal’s part, we have to wait to find out if he will be in Master 1000 in Miami or if he just returns in April at the start of the clay tour.
Source: Tycsports
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