Rafael Nadal drops a big bomb in Paris to retire from the last ATP1000 because of his knee injury.

Rafa has recently played with a big bandage on his knee that is always a bad sign for the Spaniard that has announced his withdrawal from the competition.

This is long term. NADAL

Rafa was extremely explicit in the press conference to say “It’s a very hard decision, a tough and sad situation. I tried my best. Treatment yesterday night but it’s impossible to go on court. For me it’s not about London, it’s about longer term. I do not want to play in these conditions.”

More to come.

🔴 Rafael #Nadal withdraws from Paris quarter vs Krajinovic with right knee injury 😭😭😭 #ParisMasters pic.twitter.com/jF8OenBOmv

— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) November 3, 2017

“For me it’s not about London it’s about longer term.” –@RafaelNadal on treatment #RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/zg0Njwq5je

— ROLEX PARIS MASTERS (@RolexPMasters) November 3, 2017