Rafael Nadal hauled out of next week's Shanghai Masters on Friday saying he had neglected to recuperate from a wrist injury. Spain's world number two additionally pulled back from a month ago's Laver Cup.

It is the second year straight that the 19-time Grand Slam champion will have failed to show up in Shanghai.

"As you all probably know, I had an inflammation on my left wrist during the Laver Cup and I haven't had the time to recover and practice to be ready for this amazing event," the 33-year-old said in an announcement.

"I want to be back in Shanghai for the 2020 competition." 

Tournament director Michael Luevano stated: "We will obviously miss not having Rafa here at the Shanghai Masters. He has been an incredible supporter of the tournament and of tennis in China."

"Also, on a personal note, as well as speaking for the entire family at the Shanghai Masters, we wish Rafa and his fiance Maria Francisca all the very best for their upcoming wedding."

Reigning US Open champion Nadal is set to get married on October 19.