The king of clay gained’t be making a Monte-Carlo comeback.
Eleven-time Monte-Carlo champion Rafael Nadal formally withdrew from subsequent week’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Two prime contenders—US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime—additionally withdrew from the season’s first clay-court Masters 1000 occasion.
“I’m nonetheless not ready to compete on the highest degree so I won’t be able to play in one of the necessary tournaments of my profession, Monte Carlo,” Nadal stated in a press release posted on social media. “Sadly I’m not but capable of play with most ensures and I proceed my technique of restoration and preparation, hoping to return to competitors quickly.”
Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Nadal has not performed since his Australian Open second-round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald as he continues restoration from a hip damage.
Harm-induced inactivity noticed Nadal’s historic 912-week reign contained in the world’s High 10 finish. The 2-time Olympic gold-medal champion is now ranked an unfamiliar No. 14.
Nadal captured his eleventh Roland Garros crown again in 2018. Regardless of his withdrawal, Nadal’s crew has expressed optimism for his restoration in time for his Roland Garros title protection final month.
Former world No. 1 Alcaraz additionally withdrew citing arthritis in his left hand and “muscular discomfort within the backbone that wants relaxation” within the aftermath of his epic and bodily three-set Miami Open semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner.
“After two months overseas, I’m completely happy to return house however unhappy as a result of I completed my final match in Miami with bodily discomfort,” Alcaraz stated in a press release on social media. “After visiting my physician @drlopezmartinez in Murcia immediately and being evaluated, I won’t be able to go to Monte Carlo to start out the clay courtroom tour.
“I’ve post-traumatic arthritis in my left hand and muscular discomfort within the backbone that wants relaxation to arrange for every part that’s to come back. See you in 2024 @rolexmontecarlomasters!”
Get nicely quickly, @felixtennis 😔
See you in 2024! https://t.co/FsPRmBmgZ7
— Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (@ROLEXMCMASTERS) April 4, 2023
World No. 7 Auger-Aliassime pulled out to relaxation his cranky left knee damage.
