The tennis world has once again been left reeling after Rafa Nadal delayed his return having withdrawn from Indian Wells at the last moment. Nadal hasn’t played competitive tennis since injuring his troublesome hip ahead of the Australian Open this year, which saw him withdraw a week out from the tournament.
Before his two games in January this year, Nadal hadn’t played since the Australian Open in 2023 after injuring his hip in the second round. The 37-year-old was expected to take part in the Qatar Open in February, but his withdrawal left fans confused.
