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Nadal pulls out of BNP Paribas Masters

ESPN staff
November 3, 2011
Rafael Nadal lost to Florian Mayer in his last outing © PA Photos
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Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's BNP Paribas Masters in order to improve his physical condition ahead of the ATP World Tour Finals.

Nadal, the former world No. 1, had been expected to return to action next week after his previous appearance in Shanghai. He was shocked by Florian Mayer on that occasion, and it seems the Spaniard will take extra time to prepare for the ATP World Tour Finals in England.

With only three titles to his name this season, Nadal will want to finish the year on a high in London, but he did confirm that he will play the BNP Paribas Masters next year.

"I won't be playing this upcoming week the tournament in Paris Bercy," Nadal said on his official Facebook page.

"It's been a difficult decision to take but I understand that it is what I need to do right now to prepare well for the end of this season and also for 2012.

"I hope I can be back in 2012 to that great event in the most beautiful city in the world, and hopefully try to win it one day."

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