Rafael Nadal Withdraws from U.S. Open Due to Fitness Concerns

Rafael Nadal announced he will not participate in the U.S. Open, citing concerns about his fitness. This marks the second consecutive year Nadal will miss the tournament. The 38-year-old shared his decision on social media, expressing regret but prioritizing his health.

Rafael Nadal has opted out of the upcoming U.S. Open due to fitness concerns, the Spanish tennis star revealed on Wednesday.

Nadal, who clinched his fourth U.S. Open title in 2019, will be missing the final Grand Slam of the year for the second year in a row. The 38-year-old athlete shared the news on his social media account on X, stating, 'Writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year's US Open—a place where I have amazing memories.'

'I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don't think I would be able to give my 100% this time,' Nadal added. The 22-time Grand Slam champion recently competed in the Paris Olympics, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in the singles and reached the doubles quarter-finals with Carlos Alcaraz.