PARIS — Rafael Nadal, the nine-time French Open champion, withdrew from the tournament on Friday because of a left wrist injury.
The announcement sent a shock wave through Roland Garros, where Nadal has won more singles titles than any other player. On Thursday, he advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 victory over Facundo Bagnis of Argentina.
But Nadal, a left-hander, said he played that match only after receiving a painkilling injection in his left wrist, and he spoke at his news conference on Friday with the wrist in a blue brace.