Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters stating his body is not ready for competition.
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters as his struggles with injury continue. The Spaniard, who won his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo 19 years ago, has not played competitively since January and stated his body won't allow him to play at the ATP Masters 1000 event which will take place from April 7-14. Nadal has been crowned champion 11 times in Monte Carlo in his career and has previously said he expects to retire after the 2024 season.
'I have no choice but to accept the situation and try to look towards the immediate future while maintaining hope and desire to give myself the opportunity for things to improve.' The 37-year-old made his comeback in January at the Brisbane International after a year out due to a hip flexor injury that ultimately required surgery. Nadal pulled out of the Australian Open due to a muscle tear soon after losing against Australia's Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters saying body not up to itRafael Nadal pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters, saying his body 'simply won't allow' him to play.
Read more »
Andy Murray to miss tournaments in Monte Carlo and Munich due to ankle issueIt is also uncertain when the Scot will be back on court.
Read more »
Andy Murray to miss tournaments in Monte Carlo and Munich due to ankle issueIt is also uncertain when the Scot will be back on court.
Read more »
Andy Murray: No timescale for three-time Grand Slam champion's return after ankle injuryAndy Murray will not compete at April's Monte Carlo Masters and BMW Open after he ruptured ankle ligaments at the Miami Open.
Read more »
Andy Murray to miss Monte Carlo and BMW Open due to ankle injury suffered at Miami OpenAndy Murray will miss next month's Monte Carlo Masters and the BMW Open in Munich with the ankle injury he suffered in Miami.
Read more »
Andy Murray to miss tournaments as injury timeline 'not clear'Andy Murray will miss next month’s Monte Carlo Masters and the BMW Open Munich with the ankle injury he suffered in Miami.
Read more »