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Rafael Nadal, a Spanish tennis player, announced on social media on Wednesday that he had withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, the night before he was supposed to play Canadian Milos Raonic in the opening round.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion stated he is withdrawing from the tennis competition because he does not feel ready to compete at “the highest level” in an announcement on X. The ATP Tour states that the three-time Indian Wells champion has a 59-11 record there.
Nadal wrote, “I have to retire from this magnificent tournament in Indian Wells with tremendous sadness.” “Everyone is aware of my passion for this location and my enjoyment of playing here. That is also one of the reasons I arrived in the desert early in order to prepare and practice.
The 37-year-old was supposed to play Raonic in the opening round on Thursday, but an announcement stated that Indian player Sumit Nagal had replaced Nadal in the draw. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is home to the BNP Paribas Open through March 17.
Since making his eagerly anticipated recovery from a hip injury at the Brisbane International in January, Rafael Nadal has not participated in any world tour matches. The fan favorite faced fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz in the first-ever “Netflix Slam” earlier this week in Las Vegas. Nadal was beaten by Alcaraz in the exhibition match.
In the announcement, Rafael Nadal stated, “I do not find myself ready to play at the best level at such a crucial event, even though I have been working hard and preparing and you all know I took a test this weekend.” “I can not lie to the thousands of followers and to myself—it is not an easy decision—in fact, it is a tough one. I know the competition will be a huge success, and I will miss you all very much.
The athlete has been dealing with a string of ailments lately, which has kept him out of several important competitions. In May 2023, Rafael Nadal declared that 2024 would probably be his final year of touring, while he left open the possibility of going on after that.
