Spanish ace to skip Miami Masters

Rafael Nadal will head home after beating Juan Martin del Potro for the Indian Wells ATP Masters title on Sunday, skipping the Miami Masters to rest his knee.

Miami tournament officials confirmed Nadal had withdrawn on Sunday, before he had wrapped up the Indian Wells victory over del Potro.

"The Sony Open has been notified by the ATP that Rafael Nadal has officially withdrawn for the event," a statement from organizers said.