Rafael Nadal Parera was unable to secure an Olympic medal with Carlos Alcaraz in Paris. After his elimination, he left his future open-ended, and now we know more about his plans for the remainder of 2024: he will not play in the US Open and will compete in the Laver Cup, organized by his good friend Roger Federer.
The Mallorcan announced the news through his X account: “Hi all, writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year’s US Open, a place where I have amazing memories.," Nadal wrote.
"I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don’t think I would be able to give my 100% this time. Thanks to all my US Fans in particular, will miss you all and will see you another time. Best of lucks to all for the always amazing US Open! My next event will be the Laver Cup in Berlin."
We will see if deciding not to play in New York means that Rafa Nadal will take a step back and leave professional tennis at the end of 2024, or if he will give himself another chance to shine after his challenging 2023.
He has played a couple of tough matches this year, feeling physically well—one against Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros and another against Novak Djokovic at the Olympics—and he lost both clearly... Has Rafa's end come?
Hi all, writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year’s US Open a place where I have amazing memories. I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don’t think I would be able to give my 100% this time. Thanks…
