Rafael Nadal will not be playing in this year’s US Open, the Spanish clay court legend announced on Wednesday that he is not fit enough.
The 22-Grand Slam winner said he will be focusing on the Laver Cup instead.
The withdrawal of the 37-year-old Nadal comes as no surprise.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been struggling with his health for some time and has plummeted considerably in the world rankings.
“I want to make it known that I have decided not to participate in the US Open, a tournament that I have many memories of.
“I will miss those exciting and special evenings in New York, but I will not be able to give 100 percent”, he said
The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been struggling with his health for some time and has plummeted considerably in the world rankings.
Nadal did participate in Roland Garros this year, but lost in the first round.
