Rafael Nadal pulls out of Italian Open admist injury recovery

MADRID: Rafael Nadal announced on Friday that he will not take part in the upcoming Italian Open.

“I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to be in Rome. You all know how much it hurts me to miss another one of the tournaments that has a place in my career as a professional and a person as well as for the support my Italian fans show me,“ tweeted Nadal.

“Despite noting an improvement in recent days, it has been several months since I have been able to train at a high level,” he wrote. “The re-adaptation process needs its time, and I don’t have any choice other than to accept that.” Agencies

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