Rafael Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

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Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters because his body is not ready for the rigors of a tournament.

"Hi all, these are very difficult moments for me, sporting wise," the 22-time Grand Slam champion wrote on social media. "Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte-Carlo. My body simply won't allow me