Tennis star Nadal confirms absence from ATP finals

MADRID: Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will miss the ATP finals in London and not play again this season after undergoing an operation on his right ankle in Barcelona.Nadal published a statement on Monday on social media in which he said it had “been a difficult year – very good on a tennis level when I have been able to play and, at the same time, very bad as far as injuries are concerned”.”I have done everything possible to reach the end of the season in full fitness, both for Paris and London; I really wanted to play. Unfortunately, I had an abdominal problem in Paris last week and has to be removed through surgery.” He said. (IANS)