Rafael Nadal withdraws from Doha, eyes return at Indian Wells

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports)
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha next week as he continues to battle a left hip injury.

Nadal, 37, said he is planning to play at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., in March.

"I would have loved to play in Doha, where the tournament team, as well as the amazing Qatar fans have always supported me greatly," Nadal said on social media. "Unfo