US EditionRafael Nadal withdraws from BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
- Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, citing readiness issues on the eve of his first-round match.
- Nadal was replaced by Indian player Sumit Nagal in the tournament, which runs through March 17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
- Nadal's decision to withdraw disappointed tournament director Tommy Haas, who wished him a speedy recovery and hoped to see him back in Indian Wells in the future.
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