Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Monte Carlo Masters
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Rafael Nadal’s return to tennis has been put on hold. After missing the U.S. Masters swing in March, the King of Clay was expected back at the Monte Carlo Masters, an event he’s won 11 times.
But today, Nadal announced his withdrawal.
“Hi all, these are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise. Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won’t allow me.
“And even if I am working hard & making the maximum effort every day with all the will to play and compete again at tournaments that have been very important for me, the truth is that I can’t play today. You have no idea how hard this is for me to not be able to play these events.
“The only thing I can do is to accept the situation and try to look at the immediate future keeping the excitement and will to play in order to give me a chance for things to get better.
Thanks again to all, as always, for all the support and best wishes!”
Nadal underwent hip surgery last June, and sustained a separate hip injury during a marathon loss to Jordan Thompson at Brisbane, which as of now is his last official match.
The 22-time Slam winner did compete at an exo in Las Vegas on the eve of Indian Wells, but then withdrew from the Masters stop.
Nadal has been practicing in Mallorca. Hopes are now he’ll be able to go for Barcelona and if not then Madrid, Rome and of course the French Open, which could be his finale at Roland Garros.
Nadal turns 38 in June and has only played one event — Brisbane — in the last 14 months.
Hi all, these are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise. Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won’t allow me. pic.twitter.com/BEi0UUe1au
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 4, 2024
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