Nadal withdraws from Italian Open as damage issues persist forward of Roland Garros
The 36-year-old has not performed since struggling a second-round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald on the Australian Open, when he was clearly not totally match on his first return to Melbourne since his outstanding Grand Slam win in 2022.
Nadal has been absent from your entire clay-court swing, lacking the Monte-Carlo Masters, which he has received 11 occasions, and the Madrid Open, a trophy he has listed on 5 events.
He is a ten-time champion on the Italian Open however is not going to be competing in Rome this yr, with the hip damage remaining a big situation and stopping Nadal from making his aggressive return.
“I’m very sorry to announce that I will not be able to be in Rome,” Nadal stated.
“You all know how much it hurts to miss another one of the tournaments that have marked my professional and personal career for all the love and support of the Italian fans.
“Despite having noticed an improvement in recent days, there have been many months without having been able to train at a high level and the re-adaptation process has its times and I have no choice but to accept them and continue working.”
It means Nadal will arrive at Roland Garros, ought to he be match, with no match on clay this yr. The Grand Slam, which the Spaniard has received 14 occasions, will get underway in Paris on May 22.