Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has canceled his participation in the US Open. “I have decided not to compete in the US Open this year. A place where I have wonderful memories. I will miss these electronic and special nights in New York, but I don’t think I could give 100 percent,” the 38-year-old wrote that night on X, on was previously Twitter.The fourth Grand Slam tournament of the year will take place from August 26 to September 8.
Nadal competed in singles and doubles at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the singles he lost in round two to Novak Djokovic, who won gold from Serbia, eventually. In doubles, partner Carlos Alcaraz finished in the quarterfinals. According to Nadal, his next appearance is planned for the Laver Cup. European tennis professionals will be compared to the rest of the world in Berlin from September 20 to 22.
Lost six Grand Slams in two years
Nadal, who has struggled with several injuries in recent years, did not want to comment on a possible end to his career. His eternal rival Roger Federer ended two years ago at the Laver Cup in London. By canceling the US Open, Nadal will miss his sixth Grand Slam tournament in two seasons.
In total, the Spaniard has won 22 of the prestigious awards at the four most important tennis tournaments. His last Grand Slam win so far was at the 2022 French Open. Since then, Nadal has had to take several forced breaks.
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2024-08-07 21:17:38
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