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Fever-Tree Championships: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Queen's Club event

World number one Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Fever-Tree Championships at the Queen's Club in London.

Nadal won his 11th French Open title on Sunday and said he needed to rest before next month's Wimbledon.

"I have spoken to my doctors and need to listen to what my body is telling me," the 32-year-old Spaniard said.

"I would like to say sorry to the tournament organisers and the fans that were hoping to see me play."

More to follow.