Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Monte-Carlo Masters through injury, once again delaying his return to spark fears he could miss the French Open.
Hi all, these are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise,’ Nadal posted on X. ‘Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won’t allow me.
‘And even if I am working hard [and] making the maximum effort every day with all the will to play and compete again at tournaments that have been very important for me, the truth is that I can’t play today.
‘You have no idea how hard this is for me to not be able to play these events.
‘The only thing I can do is to accept the situation and try to look at the immediate future keeping the excitement and will to play in order to give me a chance for things to get better.
‘Thanks again to all, as always, for all the support and best wishes!’
More to follow…
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