NEW DELHI: Tennis star Rafael Nadal on Sunday announced that he won't be participating in this month's Australian Open. The 22-times Grand Slam champion revealed this news on Sunday. The decision comes after the Spaniard incurred a minor muscle tear during his return from a lengthy injury stint at the Brisbane International last week
Nadal's return in Brisbane marked his long-awaited comeback after nearly a year sidelined due to a hip flexor injury suffered during last year's Australian Open, where he exited in the second round against Mackenzie McDonald.