Alma Nadal cancelled due to Rafa's injury

Alma Nadal exhibition match scheduled for July 14th at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium has been cancelled. Rafael Nadal was advised by his doctors not to play or practice for the next 15 days due to his knee tendinitis. 

Rafa was going to play against Novak Djokovic in the football field, hoping to break the record of public attendance at a tennis event and, at the same time, raise money for Rafa Nadal Foundation and also for Real Madrid Foundation. 

In a press statement released on Tuesday, Nadal apologizes to all and "in particular to the fans that had already purchased a ticket to such a good cause". "The doctors have been checking my knee and i suffer a tendinitis which will have me away from any practice or matches for 15 days, which makes it impossible to play with Novak Djokovic as we'd expected and announced. I was with my doctors on Monday and started already my treatment with the goal to be ready for the London Olympic Games and represent Spain once again", says Nadal in his statement to the media. 

Nadal will start rehab and hopes to recover in time for 2012 London Olympics, which will start in just 22 days. 

For more information about refunds for Alma Nadal tickets visit Real Madrid's website here. 

Nadal, Mourinho and Real Madrid's stars present "historic match for charity on 14 July"

(Images and video by Real Madrid) Rafael Nadal joined some of Real Madrid's stars for the official presentation of Foundation's charity act "Alma Nadal"  to be held in the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid on July 14. Rafa and Novak Djokovic will play a tennis match in the football field and hope to break the record of public attendance at a tennis event. The initiative will raise money for the Rafa Nadal Foundation and also for Real Madrid Foundation.

Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, presented the charity match, in an act also attended by coachs José Mourinho and Karanka and players Xabi Alonso and Granero.

A confessed madridista, the world nº 2 tennis-player said it is a honor to play at a stadium that means so much to him. "It is one of the most beautiful stadiums there are and I want to thank Real Madrid for making this a reality. The 14th of July will be an unforgettable day and I wish to thank Novak [Djokovic] for his amazing gesture. He is the number one player in the world and he'll be there", stated Nadal at the act.

Xabi Alonso, who got to hit some volleys in Bernabeu, said "the players, the venue and the cause will make of this a spectacular event". And sent a message to the fans: "We hope supporters pack the stadium for a good cause. It will take place on a summer Saturday, so more people will be able to come. Sport spectacle will take place in order to help those who need it. The Real Madrid and Rafa Nadal foundations are carrying out great projects that truly help."

Buy tickets for the event at Entradas.com. Tickets go from 6 to 25 euros.