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Rafael Nadal, nursing knee injuries, takes himself out of Thai Open
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World No. 2 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming ATP Thailand Open in Bangkok, citing knee injuries that have bothered him since the U.S. Open.The withdrawal of the French Open champion was announced Sunday at the draw ceremony at the Impact Arena, where the tournament starts Tuesday.
Nadal lost in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer. Nadal injured his left knee during a practice session the day before the tournament began and considered withdrawing.
He struggled through the first round, then looked much fitter in his next two matches before losing to Ferrer.
Replacing Nadal is Carlos Moya of Spain, the former world No. 1, who also played at Bangkok in 2003.
World No. 3 Novak Djokovic of Serbia, No. 5 Andy Roddick of the U.S., No. 10 Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic and No. 11 Tommy Haas of Germany are the top four seeds.