Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open due to injury

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open due to injury, the tournament announced on social media Tuesday.

The Spaniard began his season at the United Cup before losing in the second round of the Australian Open to American Mackenzie McDonald. After his Melbourne exit, the 36-year-old underwent tests and reported the results to fans.

"Good afternoon. I have undergone medical tests after losing yesterday," Nadal wrote in January. "The MRI shows a grade 2 injury in the iliopsoas muscle in my left leg. Now it's time for sports rest and anti-inflammatory physiotherapy. Normal recovery time 6 to 8 weeks."