Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month’s US Open, saying he wouldn’t “have the ability to give my 100% right now”.
Nadal, who misplaced to Novak Djokovic within the Paris Olympic singles and reached the doubles quarter-finals alongside companion Carlos Alcaraz, has solely performed on the US Open as soon as since 2019.
The 38-year-old Spaniard didn’t verify any particular damage or well being issues, however mentioned he had determined to not compete in New York.
In a post on X, external, he mentioned the US Open, which begins on 19 August, was “a spot the place I’ve superb recollections”.
“I’ll miss these electrical and particular evening periods in NYC at Ashe,” added Nadal, who has gained 22 Grand Slams – together with 4 US Open titles.
He mentioned he was nonetheless planning to play in September’s Laver Cup in Berlin.
Having beforehand instructed he expects to retire later this 12 months, earlier than the French Open Nadal mentioned it was not “100%” if that may be the final time he performed at Roland Garros.
He withdrew from the Australian Open in January due to damage and didn’t play at Wimbledon with the intention to concentrate on the Olympics.