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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Rafael Nadal withdraws from BNP Paribas Open to continue hip recovery

PA Wire

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells as he continues to recover from the hip problem he suffered at the Australian Open.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 American Mackenzie McDonald and scans indicated the injury to his iliopsoas muscle would rule him out for between six and eight weeks.

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