has not recovered from the injury – Corriere.it

Another forfait that was in the air, but that for the Internazionali Bnl d’Italia a blow. After Matteo Berrettini, not even Rafa Nadal will be at the start of the Foro Italico Masters 1000. The Spaniard had provided the latest news on his iliopsoas muscle injury suffered at the Australian Open just before the Monte Carlo tournament. Forfeits which were also followed by those in the tournaments on Spanish soil (Barcelona and Madrid) and, now, that of Rome.

Hi everyone. I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to be in Rome – his message on social media – you all know how much it hurts me to lose another of the tournaments that have marked my professional and personal career for all the love and support from the Italian fans. Although I have noticed an improvement in the last few days, many months have passed without being able to train at a high level and the readjustment process has its times and I have no choice but to accept them and continue working.

Nadal will not play in the Italian internationals, the announcement

Nadal himself wrote on social media: I’m sorry to announce that I won’t be able to be in Rome. You all know how painful it is for me not to participate in one of the tournaments that have marked my professional and personal career, with the love and support of the Italian fans. Although I have noticed an improvement in the last few days, for many months I have not been able to train at high levels and the ongoing re-adaptation process needs his time. I have no choice but to accept them and continue working.