The PTT Thailand Open regrets to announce that world #2 Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injury.

     In the medical certificate provided to the tournament on 21 September 2009, Dr. Angel Ruiz Cotorro, Medical Services Chief for the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation said that Nadal was suffering from an acute rupture of his right abdominal muscle, which was confirmed by an ultrasound. The doctor added that Nadal would require, “… medical treatment consisting of physiotherapy, rest, and medication …” for a period of two to three weeks.

     In an email to tournament organisers, Nadal expressed his disappointment at not being able to participate in the PTT Thailand Open this year. He said he was sorry he couldn’t compete and added that he had really wanted to come to play, and enjoy a holiday in Krabi before the tournament began.

     The PTT Thailand Open 2009 team would like to apologize to those concerned for any inconvenience that may have been caused by this unforeseen circumstances.