Tennis Tennis Stomach bug hits Nadal's hunt for sixth Madrid title Rafael Nadal had also been suffering from the bug on Sunday, a week on from losing in the semifinal of the Barcelona Open. AFP 06 May, 2019 21:41 IST Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarterfinal match against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in the Barcelona Open. - Getty Images AFP 06 May, 2019 21:41 IST Record five-time Madrid Open winner Rafael Nadal pulled out of a media conference on Monday on the eve of his opening match at the tournament due to a stomach bug.He is scheduled to fulfil his delayed media obligation on Tuesday, according to tournament officials, allaying concerns over his fitness.Eleven-time Roland Garros champion Nadal had also been suffering from the bug on Sunday, a week on from losing in the semifinal of the Barcelona Open.The 17-time Grand Slam winner is racing to make up for lost time after failing to win a clay title so far this spring.RELATED | Is Rafael Nadal losing his grip on clay?The second seed is due to open play in the second round against Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos