Nadal withdraws from 2024 Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal will not compete at the Laver Cup next week in Berlin, said the 22-time Grand Slam champion in a statement released by tournament organisers on Thursday. The Laver Cup pits a European team against a World team. Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the two six-player squads, as they have in all the six previous editions. Nadal pulled out of the US Open in August as he did not feel he could perform at his best. "I'm really disappointed to share that I won't be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week," the 38-year-old said in a statement. "This is a team competition and to really support Team Europe," he added. "I need to do what's best for them and at this moment there are other players who can help the team deliver the win." Nadal missed virtually all of the 2023 season because of a hip injury and has only taken part in one of the last seven Grand Slams, ousted in the first round of this year's French Open. The Laver Cup said a replacement player for Team Europe would be announced soon, to join other stars including Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. (AFP)