Tennis: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells, raising fears of the worst for Roland-Garros and the Olympics. Nadal missed almost the entire 2023 season and underwent two operations to repair a hip, before announcing his return in December.

The Majorcan, who had suggested that the 2024 season could be his last, dreams of being competitive for the clay court season and especially at Roland- Garros for his favorite fortnight (May 20-June 9) Then for the Olympic Games in Paris (July 26-August 11)