Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month’s Laver Cup, saying he believes there are “different gamers who might help the workforce ship the win” for Workforce Europe.
The 38-year-old Spaniard has not performed since his defeat alongside compatriot Carlos Alcaraz within the quarter-finals of the boys’s doubles on the Paris Olympics in August.
A 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, Nadal didn’t affirm any particular harm or well being considerations however he has beforehand indicated 2024 can be his final season
“I am actually upset to share that I will not be capable to compete on the Laver Cup in Berlin subsequent week,” Nadal mentioned.
“This can be a workforce competitors and to actually assist Workforce Europe, I must do what’s finest for them and at this second there are different gamers who might help the workforce ship the win.”
The Laver Cup, contested between Workforce Europe and Workforce World, begins in Berlin on 20 September.
Having hoped to play a full schedule in 2024, Nadal solely competed at one of many 4 majors – the French Open, the place he misplaced within the first spherical to Alexander Zverev.
After lacking Wimbledon to deal with the Olympics, Nadal was hampered by a thigh downside in Paris and suffered a second-round loss within the males’s singles to eventual gold medallist Novak Djokovic.
“I’ve so many nice, emotional recollections from taking part in Laver Cup and I used to be actually wanting ahead to being with my teammates and with Bjorn in his closing 12 months as captain,” added Nadal, who has beforehand made three Laver Cup appearances.
“I want Workforce Europe the easiest of luck and will likely be cheering them on from afar.”