Nadal to miss Barcelona Open as fitness issues persist
Rafael Nadal's preparation for the French Open suffered another blow when he announced his withdrawal from the ATP Barcelona tournament on Friday.
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Rafael Nadal out of Barcelona Open as return prep continues
Rafael Nadal will miss next week's Barcelona Open as he continues building his match fitness following a hip injury suffered at the Australian Open in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday.
Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open as he builds fitness
Rafa Nadal will miss next week's Barcelona Open and continue building his match fitness following a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open in January, the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on Friday.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Barcelona Open as he continues injury recuperation: 'I'm still not prepared'
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has not played since the Australian Open due to a muscular injury in his left leg.
Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Barcelona In Fresh French Open Blow
Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a further blow when he announced Friday his withdrawal from the ATP Barcelona tournament.
'We need to stay engaged with developing countries': World Bank's van Trotsenburg
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Football rumours: Man United face competition from Bayern Munich to sign Harry Kane
Manchester United remain favourites to land striker Harry Kane (29) from Tottenham this summer. The Daily Mirror reports the England captain wants to stay in the Premier League, but Bayern Munich are also interested.