Nadal Skips Barcelona Open, Return Date Still Uncertain

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win over Dan Evans of Great Britain during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 14, 2022. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Rafa Nadal is still uncertain when he can return to competitive tennis after withdrawing from this month’s ATP event in Barcelona as he recovers from a rib injury, his team told Reuters on Tuesday.

The Spaniard, who has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, was ruled out last month for up to six weeks with a stress fracture in his rib.