To Rotterdam: Nadal cancels Acapulco because of back problems
The 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal has also canceled his participation in the ATP tournament in Acapulco (March 15-20) due to persistent back problems.
by SID
last edit: Feb 27, 2021, 10:26 am
"It's been a difficult year for everyone and with my current health, it's impossible to travel that long," wrote Nadal on Twitter: "I love Acapulco, I've played there for the past four years, but this year it is not possible. Hopefully in 2022! "
On Thursday, the Mallorcan had already canceled the tournament in Rotterdam that started on Monday. Even before the Australian Open, the injury had plagued the second in the world rankings.
In Melbourne he was able to play painlessly in the second week of the tournament, wrote the 34-year-old. Nevertheless, he failed in the quarter-finals against the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas.