Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

[June 17, 2021]    (Reuters) - Spain's Rafa Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo on Thursday, saying he took the decision after consultations with his team.

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

"I have decided not to participate at this year's Championships at Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo," Nadal said on Twitter.

"It's never an easy decision to take but after listening to my body and discussing it with my team I understand that it is the right decision."

(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru)

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