Defending Wimbledon Champ Nadal Withdraws from Tourney

by Maria Starr  |  June 19th, 2009
Rafael Nadal has earned his way to the fourth round
Rafael Nadal is out of the action at Wimbledon 2009. (AP Image)

To all those tennis fans who were hoping to see a Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer rematch at Wimbledon this year — maybe next year?

In a news conference today at the All England Club, Nadal told reporters that he is withdrawing from the popular tennis tournament because of tendinitis in his knees. All other Wimbledon competitors will take to the grass courts on Monday, June 25th.

"I'm just not 100 percent," the No. 1-ranked Nadal said. "I'm better than I was a couple of weeks ago, but I just don't feel ready."

That leaves Roger Federer, the favorite at 4/5 odds to win Wimbledon 2009.

 
 
 

 

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