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Rafael Nadal's Withdrawal Hands Main Draw Slot To Sumit Nagal In Indian Wells

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has advanced to the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open as a 'lucky loser' after Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal withdrew from the event citing lack of readiness to play at the highest level. The 26-year-old Nagal had lost in the second round of the qualifying tournament but got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw. He is currently placed 101st in the ATP rankings and was entitled to go through in case of a last-minute main draw withdrawal.

'I can't lie to myself': Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, still recovering from injury

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday night, a day before he was supposed to play his first official match in two months.

'Sad' Nadal abandons latest comeback with Indian Wells withdrawal

Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California.

'Sad' Rafael Nadal Abandons Latest Comeback With Indian Wells Withdrawal

Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California. The Spanish icon's bombshell decision came four days after the 37-year-old lost a Las Vegas exhibition to compatriot and world number two Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal missed almost all of the 2023 season with abdominal and other injuries and has played only the Brisbane International this season, where he suffered a flare-up of a hip injury.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells - ESPN

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open on the eve of his first-round match at Indian Wells, saying in a social media post that he doesn't find himself «ready to play at the highest level at such an important event.»

Carlos Alcaraz Outlasts Rafael Nadal In Made-For-Netflix Exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. The contest at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, carried live by streaming service Netflix, was a chance for both Spanish stars to test their fitness. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, missed most of last year with a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open. He made his comeback at the Brisbane International in January before a small muscle tear forced the 37-year-old to pull out of this season's first Grand Slam in Melbourne.

Rafael Nadal hopes for 'unscathed' return from injury: Indian Wells talking points

For the first time since January's Australian Open, the men's and women's tennis tours will be in the same place at the same time for the Indian Wells Masters.

Alcaraz outlasts Nadal in made-for-Netflix exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz 3-6, 6-4, 14-12.

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Rafael Nadal's Withdrawal Hands Main Draw Slot To Sumit Nagal In Indian Wells

'I can't lie to myself': Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, still recovering from injury

'Sad' Nadal abandons latest comeback with Indian Wells withdrawal

'Sad' Rafael Nadal Abandons Latest Comeback With Indian Wells Withdrawal

Rafael Nadal withdraws from BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells - ESPN

Carlos Alcaraz Outlasts Rafael Nadal In Made-For-Netflix Exhibition

Rafael Nadal hopes for 'unscathed' return from injury: Indian Wells talking points

Alcaraz outlasts Nadal in made-for-Netflix exhibition