RAFAEL NADAL’S Wimbledon dream is over after ruling himself out through injury.
The Spaniard, currently ranked fourth in the world, crocked his left wrist during the French Open in May.
He posted on Facebook: “Hi everybody. I’m sad to announce that after talking to my doctors, and receiving the results of my last medical revision, I won’t be able to play at Wimbledon this year.
“As you can all imagine, it’s a very tough decision, but the injury I suffered at Roland Garros needs time to heal. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join in the pre-tournament event #TheBoodles at #Stokepark that I attended in previous years.
“Thank you all for your support, especially my fans. Your kind messages mean so much to me.”Nadal, 30, won Wimbledon in 2008 and again in 2010, beating Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych respectively.
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He had already pulled out of next week’s Wimbledon grass-court warm-up at Queen’s Club.
And his wrist KO is the latest in a string of career-hindering injuries.
Nadal has missed a number of majors with knees, back and shoulder problems throughout his glittering career, which saw him ranked first in the world in 2008.
The 14-time Grand Slam champ, was forced to exit the French Open before his third-round match.
Wimbledon begins on June 27 with the Mens Finals to be played on July 10.
World No1 Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the competition for the fourth time, following triumphs in 2011, 2014 and 2015.
Andy Murray is hoping to add to his victory in 2013, after becoming the first Brit to win Wimbledon in 77 years.
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