Spaniard Rafael Nadal announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he would not defend his title this year at the US Open, due to uncertain health conditions linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
“After careful consideration, I have decided not to participate in the US Open this year. The health situation is still very complicated around the world with cases of COVID-19 and epidemics that seem out of control, ”explains the Mallorcan.
After many thoughts I have decided not to play this year's US Open. The situation is very complicated worldwide, the COVID-19 cases are increasing, it looks like we still don't have control of it.
- Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 4, 2020This Tuesday, the tournament has indeed communicated the list of its players entered and the Mallorcan does not appear there. Nadal has won the New York tournament 4 times, of which he is the defending champion. The Spaniard had already sowed the seeds of doubt by training only on clay in recent days, suggesting that he would skip the hard season. On the other hand, we should see him evolve in Paris for Rolland Garros (September 27-October 11).
World number one Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, is expected to participate in the American Grand Slam tournament, according to the initial list communicated Tuesday by the organizers. In addition, Nick Kyrgios, Gaël Monfils, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Ashleigh Barty and Jelena Ostapenko have also given up on going to the US Open because of the coronavirus.
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World No. 1 Novak Djokovic & last year's finalist Daniil Medvedev lead our 2020 US Open player field. pic.twitter.com/Xw8ys9Rlxi
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