“It is not an easy decision, it is difficult in fact, but I can’t lie to myself and lie to the thousands of fans. I will miss you all and I am sure that the tournament will be a great success,” summarized the Mallorcan, who after almost not playing in all of 2023 (only 5 games in January) played the ATP in Brisbane at the beginning of the season and did not do it again. in almost two months due to a muscle ailment.
Nadal in Indian Wells
Why Rafa Nadal will not play the Indian Wells Masters 1000
Although there were not many details about the illness that motivated Nadal not to compete in Indian Wells, a video circulated in which he was seen serving with many difficulties due to back discomfort.
Nadal lifted the trophy in 2007, after winning the final against Novak Djokovic; in 2009, when he defeated in the title match Andy Murrayand in 2013, when he could in the final with Juan Martin del Potro.
2024-03-07 18:42:46
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