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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open as return from muscle tear is delayed

14-Feb-2024 20:34:57 | Guardian

• 37-year-old planned to return in Doha event next week
• Could now make comeback at Indian Wells in March

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Qatar Open after announcing he is “not ready to compete”.

The 22-time grand slam singles winner, who missed the Australian Open due to a hip injury, had been hoping to feature in the ATP 250 event in Doha. But the 37-year-old will now target next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells for his return to competitive action.