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Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup
Nadal last played at the Paris Olympics.
September 12, 2024
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Rafael Nadal played doubles with Roger Federer in the Swiss legend’s final match at the 2022 Laver Cup.
Written by ATP staff
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Laver Cup in Berlin, tournament organizers announced on Thursday.
“I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to compete in the Laver Cup in Berlin next week,” Nadal said in a tweet posted at the event.
A statement from @Rafael Nadal About the Laver Cup Berlin 2024: “I am very disappointed that I will not be able to participate in the Laver Cup in Berlin next week.
This is a team competition and to truly support Team Europe you have to do what is best for them and in this situation… pic.twitter.com/Y9i0T61kbA
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 12, 2024
“This is a team competition and if you really want to support a European team, you have to give them your best. And now there are other players who can help the team win.
“I have had many great and emotional memories playing in the Laver Cup. It was great to be able to do it with my teammates and with Bjorn in his final year as captain.
“I wish the European team the best of luck and will be cheering them on from afar.”
Nadal has a 12-7 record this season and last competed at the Paris Olympics, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in the second round.
The Laver Cup runs from September 20th to 22nd.
