Rafael Nadal pulls out of the French Open with wrist injury

A dejected-looking Nadal said he first felt pain during his quarter-final win over Joao Sousa in Madrid and the problem had continued to get worse.

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open with a left wrist injury.

The Spaniard had looked in prime form in his first two matches, losing just nine games against Sam Groth and Facundo Bagnis, but he revealed at a hastily-arranged press conference that he would not be able to continue.