The 38-year-old Spanish tennis player shared on his social networks that he will not participate in the next Grand Slam but confirmed his presence in the tournament that will be held in Berlin.
Rafael Nadal has made a very important decision regarding his future in professional tennis. Although when he lost the Paris 2024 Olympic Games he said that “when I finish” it will take “the decisions you have to make”, finally confirmed his next step in his career: He will not participate in the US Open which starts next August 26.
“Hello everyone, I am writing to you today to tell you that I have decided not to compete in the US Open this year, a place where I have incredible memories”Opened Rafael Nadal on your X account (ex Twitter). It should be noted that the Spaniard has won the US Open four times: in 2010, 2013, 2017 and the latest in 2019.
On the other hand, he also explained the reason for his absence: “I will miss the electric, special night sessions in NYC at Ashe (the tournament’s main Arthur Ashe Stadium, located in Flushing Meadows), but I don’t think I can give 100% this time.”
Finally, the Spaniard, who just lost in men’s doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s doubles quarterfinals against the American duo of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek, He confirmed what tournament he will be playing next: “Thank you to all my fans from the United States in particular. I will miss you all and see you later. Best of luck to everyone at the always incredible US Open! My next event is the Laver Cup in Berlin (played between September 20 and 22).
What Nadal announced about his future after his participation in the 2024 Olympic Games
The 38-year-old tennis player revealed that he will determine his future on the circuit as the days go by: “I try to do my best to enjoy myself and give myself the option to be competitive. If after this I don’t want to play anymore, then I’ll let you know and that’s it, but leave me a little bit every day and choose.”
Source: Tycsports
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