Rafael Nadal’s long-awaited return from injury has been delayed further after he pulled out of this week’s exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi with a virus.
The 11-time Grand Slam champion made the announcement on his Facebook page today, saying he was “very disappointed” to miss out after seven months on the sidelines with a left knee problem.
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