Just three days after he played in the inaugural “Netflix Slam,” Rafael Nadal announced that he is withdrawing from the 2024 Indian Wells Open before his first-round match.
This is big news for Nadal fans, as the 2024 season could potentially be his last on tour—although he hasn’t given a clear answer yet.
The Spaniard was slated to face Canadian Milos Raonic on Thursday night in the popular American tennis tournament. He felt like he wasn’t fully recovered from injury.
“It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells,” Nadal posted on Wednesday night. “Everyone knows how much I love this place and how much I love to play here. That’s also one of the reasons why I came very early to the desert to practice and try to get ready.
