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Rafael Nadal, due to launch his ATP Indian Wells Masters campaign on Saturday, won\u2019t vie for the upcoming Miami title whatever his fortunes in the California desert.<\/p>\n
The superstar Spaniard, who takes a perfect 15-0 record in 2022 into his second-round Indian Wells match against Sebastian Korda, has opted out of the second half of the \u201cSunshine Double\u201d in Miami, according to the latest posted entry list.<\/p>\n
The move would make sense for the 35-year-old, giving him more time to prepare for the European clay-court season.<\/p>\n
Nadal has enjoyed a sensational start to the year. He rallied from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, claiming a record 21st Grand Slam singles title.<\/p>\n
He followed up by capturing the title in Acapulco. The last time he won at least three hard court titles in a season was in 2013, when he won four of his 10 titles on hard \u2014 including at Indian Wells.<\/p>\n
Nadal said prior to the start of Indian Wells that the foot injury that had him on crutches six months ago remained a concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe foot is not going to be 100 percent recovered, never,\u201d he said. \u201cPain, I have dire pain on the foot.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the key reason he\u2019s reluctant to make long-term plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the moment I can be happy about things. But at some point I\u2019m going to need to do a little more treatment, maybe stop for a little while,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to find the right balance between competing and finding the moments to stop and to do the things to try to play as long as possible. If I am able to plan the right way my calendar and follow my calendar, I really can\u2019t ask for anything more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s my goal. I am here. I am super happy to be in Indian Wells now, and then I don\u2019t know what\u2019s going to happen, but I am just enjoying every single day here, and that\u2019s it.\u201d<\/p>\n
AFP<\/p>\n
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