Rafael Nadal pulls out of Davis Cup Finals with injury
Nadal withdraws from Davis Cup Finals with hip injury
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Davis Cup Finals with a hip injury.
The world number two was due to lead Spain in the tournament, which begins in Madrid on Tuesday.
But Nadal has been struggling with a hip problem for several months and has decided to withdraw in order to rest and recover.
Nadal has been struggling with a hip injury for several months
Nadal has been struggling with a hip injury since the US Open in September.
He played through the pain to win the Paris Masters last month, but the injury flared up again during the ATP Finals in London.
Nadal has now decided to withdraw from the Davis Cup Finals in order to rest and recover.
Nadal is a key player for Spain
Nadal is a key player for Spain and his absence from the Davis Cup Finals will be a big blow to the team.
Spain are one of the favorites to win the tournament and Nadal's experience and leadership would have been invaluable.
However, Spain will now have to do without their star player and they will be hoping that they can still lift the trophy.
Nadal is expected to return to action in 2023
Nadal is expected to return to action in 2023.
He is hoping to be fit for the Australian Open in January and he will be determined to win a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.
Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players of all time and he will be hoping to add to his legacy in 2023.