Rafael Nadal pulls out of Indian Wells as 18-year rankings streak under threat | Tennis | Sport

Rafael Nadal has officially pulled out of next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells as his injury woes continue. After the tournament, the Spaniard is likely to drop out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005. 

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