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MIAMI, Fla.  (www.sonyericssonopen.com) – Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the Sony Ericsson Open due to a knee injury and will be unable to play in today’s semifinal match versus Andy Murray.

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Nadal, ranked No. 2 in the world and the tournament’s No. 2 seed, was looking to win his first Sony Ericsson Open title.

“We are disappointed that Rafa has been forced to withdraw from the tournament but the health of the players always needs to be the number one priority,” said Adam Barrett, Sony Ericsson Open Tournament Director. “He has played some great tennis and is a tremendous ambassador for the game.  We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the court soon.”

With the withdrawal Murray advances to the Sony Ericsson Open final for the second time. Murray won the Sony Ericsson Open singles title in 2009.

The following policy applies to guests who have purchase individual session tickets for Session 21 (Friday, March 30th @ 1pm) that were purchased directly (and not via ticket auction, exchange, resale or other secondary ticket outlet) through IMG Tickets, SonyEricssonOpen.com or in person at the Crandon Park Tennis Center Box Office.  Ticket holders who purchased tickets for Session 21 may exchange their tickets for Sessions 3-21 of the 2013 Sony Ericsson Open, which will take place March 18-31.  Please note that this policy does not apply to weeklong subscription packages in the 100 level (Box), 200 level (Suite) or 300 level (Series) or any tickets issued on a Complimentary or Trade basis.  The Sony Ericsson Open cannot guarantee ticket availability, exchange of equal value or comparable seat location.

All ticket exchanges are final, and there will be NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS.  In order to take advantage of this exchange of 2012 tickets, the original ticket purchaser must complete the 2013 Ticket Exchange Form and mail the original tickets for Session 21 to the Box Office.  The Ticket Exchange Form will be available online at www.sonyericssonopen.com after the conclusion of the 2012 tournament.

All ticket exchange request forms and Session 21 tickets must be received by April 30, 2012 in order to be eligible.  Any requests received after that date will not be honored.  Please keep a copy of your tickets for your personal records.  If you have further questions about the Ticket Exchange Policy, please call 305-442-3367 or e-mail tickets@imgworld.com.

Watch WTA Doubles Semi-final Today
If you have a ticket to today’s Session 21, you may use it to watch the women’s doubles semi-final and still exchange it for a Session 21 ticket in 2013, subject to the conditions outlined above.

Previously scheduled for 12:45 p.m., the start time of the women’s doubles semifinal between Vania King of the U.S. and Monica Niculescu of Romania against fifth-seeded Russians Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova was pushed back to a 3 p.m. start.
 
Both teams entered play having won all six sets in the tournament. 
 
The women’s doubles draw of the Sony Ericsson Open has not been kind to seeded teams. 
 
Of the eight seeded teams, the top four seeds were bounced in the opening round. The seventh and eighth seeds by gone by the second round.  Five of those six teams lost in straight sets. 
 
The winners will play the victors of the semifinal nightcap between sixth seeded Italians Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani and Argentines Gisela Dulko and Paola Suarez.  
 
That match will follow the men’s singles semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Juan Monaco that is scheduled for 7 p.m.