FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 11, 2021 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
(Reuters) -Rafa Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, saying he took the decision after consultations with his team in a bid to prolong his career.
The 35-year-old Spaniard said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon -- which starts on June 28 -- was not enough time for him to recuperate after a demanding claycourt season where he played in five tournaments.
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