(REUTERS) - Spaniard Rafael Nadal said on Friday (Aug 20) that he will end his 2021 season early due to a foot injury that has been troubling him for a year.

"I wanted to inform you that unfortunately I have to end the 2021 season. Honestly, I have been suffering much more than I should with my foot for a year and I need to take some time," the world No. 4 tweeted.