Rafael Nadal cancels his planned participation in the upcoming Laver Cup.
"I'm really disappointed to have to tell you that I won't be able to take part in the Laver Cup in Berlin next week. This is a team competition. To really support Team Europe, I would have to give my best, but at this moment there are other players who can help the team to win," Nadal explained on the Laver Cup X-Channel.
It is not known whether the 38-year-old Spaniard has an injury. A replacement will be named shortly, according to the organizers.
The Laver Cup, which pits Team Europe against Team World, will take place in Berlin from September 20-22. Nadal should have completed the European team coached by Björn Borg, which also includes Carlos Alcaraz and the German Olympic champion Alexander Zverev. This is probably the last year on tour for the 22-time Grand Slam winner, who has been repeatedly hampered by injuries throughout his career.
