Rafael Nadal explains why he had to WITHDRAW from Paris Masters… this is concerning
RAFAEL NADAL has conceded he had to follow orders from the doctor in withdrawing from the Paris Masters.
Nadal was set to face Fernando Verdasco in the second round of the Paris Masters today.
But the Spaniard has pulled out of the tournament, citing pain in his abdomen.
It means he will lose his place as the world No 1 ranked player in Monday with Novak Djokovic taking his spot.
The new issue raises further doubts over whether or not Nadal will be fit to play at the ATP Tour Finals in London in two weeks’ time.
The 32-year-old insists that he still feels fit to play, but doctors were concerned enough about the abdomen problem could become progressively worse if he was to play in Paris this week.
“I decided I’m happy to be here and it has been a positive few days for my mental part too to be here again practicing with the guys,” Nadal said.
“I enjoy that and I feel myself competitive but… I just can follow the recommendations of the doctor.
“I can’t go against that, in my opinion today especially before the tournament has started.
He added: “I don’t know if we can talk about a real injury.
“I can talk about a pain that bothers me overtime that I serve.
“It will not be fair to say it’s a real injury today but what is sure that if I continue then it will be a real injury.”