Nadal withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters, French Open in doubt

PARIS, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters due to health reasons.

The withdrawal casts a shadow over Nadal's hope to return to Roland Garros in late May for his 15th French Open title.

"These are very difficult moments for me," Nadal wrote on social media. "Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to