The Monte-Carlo tournament announced last week Rafael Nadal's participation in the tournament from April 9-16.
Information that the Spaniard denied, adding that if the information was true, he would of course have confirmed it.
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I don't know who released this information, but obviously if it was true, I would confirm it.
Unfortunately, I cannot confirm this.
I'm continuing my journey and I don't know when I'll play again, that's the truth,”
he said during a visit to his foundation in Palma de Mallorca on Monday afternoon.
Rafael Nadal hasn't played since losing to American Mackenzie McDonald in January at the Australian Open.
Injured in the left leg since, the Majorcan is preparing for a return to clay but without having a precise date.
The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles does not want to rush his return and wants to be cautious.