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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Rafael Nadal to miss Indian Wells and Miami Open due to ongoing hip injury

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Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open as he continues to recover from the hip problem he suffered at the Australian Open.

The 36-year-old limped to a second-round loss against AmericanMackenzie McDonald and scans indicated the injury to his iliopsoas muscle would rule him out for between six and eight weeks.

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