Rafael Nadal has extended his interval of restoration as he withdrew himself from the French Open warm-up event in Monte Carlo on Tuesday. Nadal made the announcement on Twitter, lower than per week earlier than the beginning of the primary Masters 1000 occasion of the calendar yr on clay.
Nadal has been absent from tennis since his surprising second-round exit in Australian Open in January, following a loss to American Mackenzie McDonald. Nadal had incurred an damage in that match which was later recognized as a grade 2 damage within the iliopsoas muscle in his left leg. The Spaniard had then missed all the hardcourt swing, however was anticipated to make his return with the beginning of the clay court docket season.
Monte Carlo Masters event Director David Massey had even confirmed that Nadal was slated to play within the event the place he gained 11 occasions. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was the truth is noticed gearing up for the occasion as effectively. However Nadal admitted that he’s but to really feel 100 per cent match to make an look on the highest stage and therefore withdrew from the Masters 1000 occasion.
“Hello everybody, I am nonetheless not able to compete on the highest stage. I won’t be able to play in one of the crucial necessary tournaments of my profession, Monte Carlo. I’m not but able to play with the utmost ensures and I proceed my preparation course of, hoping to return quickly,” he tweeted.
Organisers of Barcelona Open are nevertheless assured that Nadal will seem within the residence event the place he has lifted the title 12 occasions and might be aiming for a record-extending 13.
The Barcelona Open might be celebrating seventieth anniversary with among the finest lineups comprising Nadal, incumbent world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner. Barcelona Open will start from April 15 onwards.