Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup
US Open champion Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from the Laver Cup with a hand injury, the player revealed yesterday.
Dominic Thiem competed for Europe against World Team ace Nick Kyrgios in the singles match, while Stefanos Tsitsipas played alongside Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the doubles yesterday.
Nadal said his hand was swollen and that he was pulling out of the tournament with deep regret.
“I've had an amazing time playing here at the Laver Cup and I'm so disappointed I'm not able to play again today, but I have some inflammation in my hand and I need to rest,” said the Mallorcan.
“The atmosphere has been amazing here in Geneva and of course I'm going to be there for all my teammates and do everything I can to support them and help Team Europe win the Laver Cup,” he said. He remained with the team for yesterday's finale.
This year was the first time the tournament has been played since being added to the ATP Tour.
Europe won the 2018 edition 13-8 in Chicago.
NAMPA/AFP
Dominic Thiem competed for Europe against World Team ace Nick Kyrgios in the singles match, while Stefanos Tsitsipas played alongside Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the doubles yesterday.
Nadal said his hand was swollen and that he was pulling out of the tournament with deep regret.
“I've had an amazing time playing here at the Laver Cup and I'm so disappointed I'm not able to play again today, but I have some inflammation in my hand and I need to rest,” said the Mallorcan.
“The atmosphere has been amazing here in Geneva and of course I'm going to be there for all my teammates and do everything I can to support them and help Team Europe win the Laver Cup,” he said. He remained with the team for yesterday's finale.
This year was the first time the tournament has been played since being added to the ATP Tour.
Europe won the 2018 edition 13-8 in Chicago.
NAMPA/AFP
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