Rafael Nadal won’t play next week Barcelona Open Bank SabadellTrophy Count Godot following it recovery process injury that occurred in Australian Openwhich was confirmed this Friday by the player himself and the organization of the tournament.
Barcelona is a special tournament for me because it’s my new club and because playing at home is always a unique feeling.
I am not ready yet and therefore I continue the process of preparing for a return to the competition. pic.twitter.com/ZbgTv20Fo3
— Rafael Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 14, 2023
The loss of Nadal leaves the tournament without a major star as the Spaniard record of titles in Godot (won 12 times in 16 matches) and central courtyard RCT Barcelona-1899 bears his name.
“Barcelona is a special tournament for me.because it’s my adopted club and because the home game is special. Still I am not ready and therefore I continue the process of preparing for a return to the competition,” Nadal stated about his absence from the draw.
From my side, David Ferrerthe sports director of the tournament, regretted the loss of the former world number one: “I wish I could tell Rafa. This is a player we love very much and, faced with this situation, we can only cheer him on and wish him a speedy recovery.”
Rafa Nadal will not play in Barcelona Open Bank Sabadell.
Barcelona is a special tournament for me,” says Rafa Nadal. “I’m still not ready and I’m still preparing for my return to competition,” he says, explaining his absence.
Get well soon, Raphael! 💙 pic.twitter.com/bnuw9R9rQC
— Sabadell Open Bank of Barcelona (@bcnopenbs) April 14, 2023
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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