September 13th 2024.
It was announced by the tournament that former world No.1 Rafael Nadal will not be participating in next week's Laver Cup in Berlin. In a tweet shared on social media, Nadal expressed his disappointment, stating that he will not be able to compete in the event. He went on to explain that the decision was made in order to support Team Europe and give them the best chance of winning. "This is a team competition and I want to do what's best for my team," Nadal said.
The 22-time Grand Slam Champion also mentioned his fond memories of playing in the Laver Cup and how he was looking forward to being with his teammates and Captain Bjorn Borg, in his final year as Captain. He wished Team Europe good luck and promised to cheer them on from a distance.
Nadal had joined Team Europe for the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, which was scheduled to take place at Uber Arena in Berlin from September 20-22. After competing in the Paris Olympics, Nadal had decided that the Laver Cup would be his next event in 2024.
This would have been Nadal's fourth appearance in the Laver Cup, having previously played in Prague in 2017, Geneva in 2019, and most recently in London in 2022, where he partnered with his close friend and long-time rival Roger Federer in doubles for Federer's final match. It was also reported that Nadal had hinted at 2024 being his last year on tour.
Nadal, who currently has a 12-7 match record this season, last competed at the Paris Olympics, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the second round. Fans will have to wait a little longer to see him back in action, but they can rest assured that he will be giving his all to support his team at the Laver Cup.
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