Rafael Nadal will not participate in the Masters 1000 Of Montecarlo. The Spaniard announced his absence via a post on his social profiles: “I have to tell you that I won’t be playing in Monte Carlo. My body doesn’t allow it yet. Even though I am working hard and giving my best effort every day with all the will I have to play and compete in these tournaments that are so important to me, the truth is that as of today I cannot play.”
Hello everyone! These are difficult times for me sportingly speaking.
Unfortunately I inform you that I am not going to play in Monte Carlo. My body just won’t let me. pic.twitter.com/oibcC4pBXo— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 4, 2024
“The only thing I can do is accept the situation and try to look at the imminent future with enthusiasm and willingness to play, hoping that things will get better. Thank you all for the support,” added Nadal. The void of him in the main draw will be filled by Zhang Zhizhenworld number 49, whose place in the qualifiers will be filled by Dominic Thiem. The withdrawal is in addition to those announced by Australian Openofficially for a micro tear, and for the Masters 1000 Of Indian Wells. The only appearances in 2024 date back to the first tournament of the year Brisbanewhere Nadal played three matches and exited in the quarterfinals.
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