Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on in his match against Jordan Thompson of Australia in the Brisbane International quarter-final on Friday. (Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback.
"Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me," said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media.
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