SW19 agony for Nadal

Originally published on: 26/02/10 12:35

The world number one has been suffering from tendinitis and has not made a swift enough recovery to play at SW19.

The Spaniard announced his decision at Wimbledon on Friday evening after losing an exhibition game 4-6 7-6 (8-6) 10-3 to Stanislas Wawrinka in the BNP Paribas Fortis Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club in Fulham.

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By Tim Farthing

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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.