Spanish star Rafael Nadal has confirmed his withdrawal from the upcoming Wimbledon tournament and the Tokyo Olympics.
The 35-year-old announced the decision on social media, explaining that he had decided not to participate at these two competitions after listening to my body.
The player, who missed London 2012 with tendonitis in his knee said the goal is to prolong his career and compete at the highest level, noting that the lack of rest periods between Roland Garros and Wimbledon was one reason for not competing at the All-England Club.
Nadal was knocked out of the French Open in the semi-finals by eventual winner Novak Djokovic.
