Indian Wells, Rafa Nadal raises white flag: ‘I’m not ready’

The Majorcan was fresh from his exhibition match with Alcaraz in Las Vegas

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The worst news. Rafa Nadal has decided to withdraw from Indian Wells. È with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this fantastic tournament, Indian Wells. Everyone knows how much I love this place and how much I love playing here. This è also one of the reasons why I came very early to the desert to train and try to get ready", his clear words on X.

A blow, both for Rafa Nadal himself and for the many tennis fans who couldn't wait to see him back in action on the tennis court: "I have been working hard, training and testing this weekend, but I don't find myself ready to play at the highest level in such an important event. It è not an easy decision, è tough, but I can’t lie to myself and the thousands of fans. I will miss you all and I am sure the tournament will be a great success".

Coming off an exhibition test against Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas, Rafa Nadal seemed finally ready to play and, instead, here is yet another stop. Given that he is not è registered for the ATP tournament in Miami, the hope è that he will be able to recover an acceptable physical condition for the clay court season. Many hope that he will be able to star at Roland Garros.