Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters as his struggles with damage proceed.
The Spaniard, who gained his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo 19 years in the past, has not performed competitively since January and said his physique will not enable him to play on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion which can happen from April 7-14.
Nadal has been topped champion 11 occasions in Monte Carlo in his profession and has beforehand mentioned he expects to retire after the 2024 season.
“These are tough occasions for me sportingly-speaking. Sadly, I’m not going to play in Monte Carlo. My physique simply will not enable it,” Nadal wrote on X.
“And though I proceed working and making an attempt my finest daily with the hope of having the ability to compete in tournaments which have been essential to me, the fact is that at the moment I can not.
“I’ve no selection however to just accept the scenario and attempt to look in direction of the speedy future whereas sustaining hope and need to offer myself the chance for issues to enhance.”
The 37-year-old made his comeback in January on the Brisbane Worldwide after a yr out because of a hip flexor damage that finally required surgical procedure.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal took half within the inaugural Netflix Slam exhibition match in Las Vegas, with Alcaraz taking residence the trophy.
Nadal pulled out of the Australian Open because of a muscle tear quickly after shedding in opposition to Australia’s Jordan Thompson within the quarter-finals.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion then pulled out of the Qatar Open in February with a again downside which additionally compelled him to withdraw from the Indian Wells Masters in March.
Nadal performed in opposition to Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas final month however misplaced 3-6, 6-4, 14-12 to the Miami Open champion.
The previous World No 1 has slipped to No 649 within the ATP Rankings.
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