World number three Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month's Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The 35-year-old Spaniard who won Wimbledon titles in 2008 and 2010, says he needs rest after a long clay-court season.
"It's never an easy decision but after listening to my body and discussing it with my team I understand that it is the right decision," said Nadal
"The goal is to prolong my career and continue to do what makes me happy."
"That is to compete at the highest level and keep fighting for those professional and personal goals at the maximum level of competition."
Nadal hinted at the decision after his defeat by Serbia's world number one Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals last week.
Nadal said the shorter turnaround between the French Open and Wimbledon - which starts at the All England Club on 28 June - was a key factor in his decision.
This year, there are only two weeks between the French Open finishing on the clay and Wimbledon starting on the grass. Usually, there are three weeks between the two majors.
The French Open was pushed back a week by Roland Garros organisers in order to start the tournament with fewer of the country's coronavirus restrictions in place - including allowing fans in to watch.