David Ferrer Withdraws From Monte Carlo

Written by: on 12th April 2013
Sony Open tennis tournament on Key Biscayne, Florida
David Ferrer Withdraws From Monte Carlo

epa03646384 David Ferrer of Spain walks back to the baseline after losing a point to Andy Murray of Great Britain during their men's final match at the Sony Open tennis tournament in Miami, Florida, USA, 31 March 2013. Murray defeated Ferrer. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER  |

David Ferrer has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters starting this weekend, citing an unexplained physical ailment.

The battling Spaniard, the ATP No. 4  who has played his entire career in the shadow of compatriot Rafael Nadal, tweeted some sketchy information: “Unfortunately I will not be able to be in Monte Carlo because of physical problems,” said the 31-year-old, who lost the Miami final last month to Andy Murray.

Ferrer is another possible title contender who had been hoping to prevents Nadal from possibly winning an unprecedented ninth straight title at the picturesque venue, start of the European clay season leading to next month’s French Open kickoff.

Also missing from the draw will be Roger Federer, as the world No. 3 continues a seven-week training block which will end as he returns to the circuit to defend his Madrid Masters title in just over three weeks.

The exit of Ferrer and the possible absence of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sunday as he led Serbia past the US in the Davis Cup quarter-finals could open up the draw even further for Nadal.

The Spaniard has been resting for three weeks since winning the Indian Wells title last month to cap his comeback after being out with knee injuries for seven months.

Ferrer is hoping to make his 2013 spring clay start at the Barcelona event a week after Monte Carlo – another tournament which has been dominated by Nadal.
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