Rafael Nadal introduced he is not going to take part within the 2024 U.S. Open.
On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the 22-time Grand Slam champion revealed on Instagram that he determined to not compete within the upcoming event, which is about for Aug. 26 – Sept. 8, 2024. He’s a four-time U.S. Open champion, having gained the event in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019.
The 38-year-old tennis professional famous that he has “wonderful reminiscences” of the event and can “miss these electrical and particular night time periods in NYC at Ashe,” nonetheless he believes he gained’t “have the ability to give [his] 100% this time.”
“Due to all my US Followers specifically, will miss you all and can see you one other time,” he added. “Better of lucks to all for the all the time wonderful US Open!”
He assured frightened followers that his subsequent occasion would be the Laver Cup in Berlin, which can happen from Sept. 20 to Sept. 22.
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The announcement follows his current participation within the 2024 Olympics representing Spain. He and Carlos Alcaraz misplaced the doubles quarterfinal match to the Netherlands pair Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof on July 30. His doubles loss adopted his second-round loss in singles in opposition to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, who took dwelling the gold on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Whereas in Paris, he was requested about enjoying the US Open, and earlier than he responded, he paused for a second earlier than saying, “Seems like not. However I’ll let you realize quickly,” he mentioned, per the Associated Press. “For me, now, I am unable to provide you with a transparent reply. I would like a while, however for me, [it] seems tough.”
Forward of his Olympic matches, he joined fellow tennis champion Serena Williams, in addition to French soccer star Zinedine Zidane, basketball participant Tony Parker and lots of extra to assist gentle the Olympic cauldron throughout the 2024 Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26.
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The current information additionally follows his withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters event in April, when he mentioned his “physique merely gained’t permit” him to compete.
Nadal additionally mentioned the month earlier than {that a} retirement choice won’t be too distant.
“What put me able to be near retirement is my physique greater than the rest as a result of in my thoughts is wholesome by way of ardour for what I am doing,” he mentioned. “The principle factor for me is keep kind of wholesome. If that occurs, then we will analyze in what place by way of stage I’m.”
Forward of the 2024 bulletins and hints of retirement, he mentioned in Might 2023 that 2024 can be his last yr on the tour attributable to his hip surgical procedure.
