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Rafael Nadal introduced his withdrawal from the U.S. Open on social media Thursday, citing concern he won’t be able to present it his all. It marks the third Grand Slam of this season the Spaniard will miss amid rising hypothesis about his future.
Nadal, 38, shared the information on social media after a disappointing efficiency on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Rafael Nadal of Spain carries the Olympic torch through the opening ceremony. (Stephanie Lecocq/Pool/AFP by way of Getty Images)
“Hi all, writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year’s U.S. Open, a place where I have amazing memories,” he stated in a put up on X.
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“I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at [Arthur Ashe Stadium], but I don’t think I would be able to give my 100% this time. Thanks to all my U.S. fans in particular, will miss you all and will see you another time. Best of lucks to all for the always amazing U.S. Open!”
Nadal stated he plans to compete subsequent on the Laver Cup in Berlin Sept. 20-22.
Rafael Nadal of Spain throughout a tennis coaching session at Roland Garros forward of the Paris Olympic Games July 23, 2024, in Paris. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
The information of his withdrawal didn’t come as a lot of a shock after his early exit on the Paris Olympics. He loast within the second spherical of the lads’s singles occasion to eventual gold medal winner Novak Djokovic and exited the lads’s doubles with companion Carlos Alcaraz after a quarterfinal loss.
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After the Olympics, Nadal hinted it wasn’t seemingly he would play within the U.S. Open, which is scheduled to start Aug. 26.
Rafael Nadal of Spain performs a backhand throughout a tennis coaching session forward of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros July 24, 2024, in Paris. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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The 22-time Grand Slam champion has slowed down over the previous two years with mounting accidents, which included hip surgical procedure in 2023 and stomach muscle points this 12 months. He has not opened up about his future plans, however Thursday’s information provides to the hypothesis that retirement is likely to be close to.
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