Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Indian Wells tournament at the last minute. He shared the news in a statement made on social media, where he shared how sad he was to be unable to participate in a tournament that he loves.
“It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament,” reads his statement shared on Instagram. “Everyone knows how much I love this place and how much I love to play here at Indian Wells. That’s also one of the reasons why I came very early to the desert to practice and try to get ready. I have been working hard and practicing and you all know I took a test this weekend but I don’t find myself ready to play at the highest level at such an important event.”
“It is not an easy decision, it’s a tough one as a matter of fact but I can’t lie to myself and lie to the thousands of fans. I will miss you all and I am sure the tournament will be a great success.”
