After losing in the French Open fourth round, and losing both matches at the exhibition event in Hurlingham, UK Rafael Nadal has decided that he is not 100% ready to defend his Wimbledon title.
Nadal is the first champion to not defend his Wimbledon title since Goran Ivanisevic missed the event in 2002. The 6 time Grand Slam champion has been diagnosed with tendonitis since November 2008, and was scheduled to play Arnaud Clement of France in the first round.
"Not to play Wimbledon is one of the toughest decisions in my career," said the 23-year-old Mallorcan.
"I've played with some problems in my knees for a few months but I always felt I'd try and try," added Nadal. "You don't know what your limit is, but I have now reached the limit."
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