Three-time BNP Paribas Open Champion Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from the 2023 tournament due to injury. “We wish Rafa continued healing, and hope to see him back at the BNP Paribas Open next year,” said Tournament Director Tommy Haas.
Rafael Nadal officially withdraws from BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells and Miami Open due to injury
ATPTuesday, 28 February 2023 at 18:48
As expected, Rafael Nadal will not play at the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells this year due to injury with the Spaniard showing tell tale signs due to withdrawing from a pre-tournament exhibition with Carlos Alcaraz but now it has been confirmed.
Nadal as a result is unlikely to play until the clay court season again and is back training but not fully recovered with this seemingly coming just short in his recovery.
“We wish Rafa continued healing, and hope to see him back at the BNP Paribas Open next year,” said Tournament Director, Tommy Haas.
Novak Djokovic is another big name who may not play the ATP 1000 due to vaccination rules and so the Sunshine Double could have a depleted field.
In an update, Nadal has also withdrawn from Miami posting a statement on his social media tha
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