Australian Open finalist Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's ABN Amro tennis tournament, saying he needs to rest.
Organizers said that the top-seeded Spaniard's doctors told him to take it easy after his surprise run in Melbourne that ended in a five-set loss to Roger Federer.
In a statement, Nadal said that his doctors advised rest to give his body time to recover before he plays matches again.
Tournament director Richard Krajicek said that he tried unsuccessfully to get Federer or a top-five ranked player to replace Nadal.
On Tuesday, Stanislas Wawrinka pulled out of the tournament with a knee injury.
(With inputs from AP)
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