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Rafael Nadal of Spain competes against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a men's singles tennis match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, July 29, 2024. /CFP
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's Laver Cup because he would not be able to play at his best as he battles to regain full fitness, the Spaniard said on Thursday.
Nadal last played at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, where he lost to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the second round, before the 38-year-old skipped the U.S. Open due to fitness concerns.
The 22-time Grand Slam winner said at the time that he was targeting a return at the September 20-22 Laver Cup in Berlin.
"I'm really disappointed to share that I won't be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week. This is a team competition and to really support Team Europe, 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 said in a statement.
"I have so many great, emotional memories from playing Laver Cup and I was really looking forward to being with my teammates and with Bjorn (Borg) in his final year as Captain," he added. "I wish Team Europe the very best of luck and will be cheering them on from afar."
Nadal last played at the Laver Cup in 2022, when he teamed up with his longtime rival Roger Federer in the final match of the Swiss great's career.
A former World No. 1, Nadal has fallen outside the top 150 in the rankings after struggling with injuries for two years.