Rafael Nadal will be out for the rest of the season

As expected, Nadal will be out for the rest of the season due to a left knee problem.

The world No 4 missed the Olympics and the US Open after revealing he had a partial tear in his patella tendon and it was always unlikely he would return during the indoor hard-court season, which is his least favourite surface.

He will now also miss the last two tournament of the season in Paris and London.

He has said, ' I will hopefully resume my tennis practice soon since I am making good progress with my recovery from injury'

We wish him quick recovery.