Rafael Nadal, due to launch his ATP Indian Wells Masters campaign on Saturday, won’t vie for the upcoming Miami title whatever his fortunes in the California desert. 

The superstar Spaniard, who takes a perfect 15-0 record in 2022 into his second-round Indian Wells match against Sebastian Korda, has opted out of the second half of the “Sunshine Double” in Miami, according to the latest posted entry list. The move would make sense for the 35-year-old, giving him more time to prepare for the European clay court season.