Nadal also resigns from Indian Wells: “I can't lie to myself”. The champion of 22 majors announces his withdrawal at the gates of his debut, considering that he is not in a position to compete “at the highest level” in the tournament.

This is the third event that the Mallorcan has given up this season, in which he previously ruled out playing in Doha, just two weeks ago, and before that in the Australian Open. After almost a year without competing and after having surgery in June - to repair his psoas and hip - Nadal is unable to take flight.