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Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury

Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal arrives at the awards ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Palma de Mallorca on March 27, 2023. (AFP)
Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal arrives at the awards ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Palma de Mallorca on March 27, 2023. (AFP)
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Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury

Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal arrives at the awards ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Palma de Mallorca on March 27, 2023. (AFP)
Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal arrives at the awards ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Palma de Mallorca on March 27, 2023. (AFP)

Rafael Nadal will miss the Barcelona Open, leaving him without another clay-court tournament to prepare for the French Open.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday he had not fully recovered from a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. That knocked him out of the Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo tournaments also.

“Barcelona is a special tournament for me because it is my adopted club and because playing at home is always a unique feeling,” Nadal said in a message posted on Twitter. “I still don’t feel prepared and therefore will continue with my preparation process to get back to competing.”

The 36-year-old Nadal has won the Barcelona Open a record 12 times. His last victory came in 2021.

The French Open takes place from May 28-June 11.

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Jeddah Corniche Circuit to Host Main Race of Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Sunday

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host on Sunday the main race of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Photo by SPA
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host on Sunday the main race of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Photo by SPA
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Jeddah Corniche Circuit to Host Main Race of Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Sunday

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host on Sunday the main race of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Photo by SPA
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host on Sunday the main race of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Photo by SPA

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host on Sunday the main race of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship and the event's fifth consecutive time in the Kingdom, under the oversight of the Ministry of Sport.
On this occasion, Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, expressed gratitude to the wise leadership for its generous support and ongoing attention given to the sports sector in the Kingdom, which has played a significant role in attaining successive achievements aligned with national visions and goals, SPA reported.
He emphasized that this international event, set to take place at the world's fastest street circuit, demonstrates the Kingdom's dedication to advancing motorsports and its enthusiasm for delivering an exceptional sports and entertainment experience for fans and visitors from across the globe.
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a technical masterpiece, featuring 27 corners — more than any other track in the championship. Spanning 6.174 km, the track challenges drivers to navigate 16 left-hand turns and 11 right-hand turns, while racing at breathtaking speeds that can reach up to 322 km/h.