After it being confirmed yesterday that there was a '90% chance' that Rafael Nadal would not play at Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell next week (17-23 April), he has now confirmed his withdrawal.
Nadal took to his Instagram to confirm that he has withdrawn and 'not ready' to return still in a concerning sign for fans of the Spaniard.
Since his injury at the Australian Open, he has pulled out of the Sunshine Double, as well as Monte-Carlo and now Barcelona.
The hope will now be that he plays in Madrid and Rome ahead of Roland Garros. "Barcelona is a special event for me, it's my adoptive club and playing at home is always special. I still feel not ready and I'm recovering to come back," he said.
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP 500 in Barcelona, as well as Pablo Carreño Busta and Sebastian Korda "Barcelona is a special event for me, it's my adoptive club and playing at home is always special. I still feel not ready and I'm recovering to come back"
