MADRID (Spain): Rafael Nadal called an end to his 2021 season on Friday after the Spaniard withdrew from the Cincinnati hardcourt event earlier this month with a nagging foot issue.
The world number four last competed in Washington, losing to Lloyd Harris, before being slated to play in Toronto before being forced to pull out.
After skipping Cincinnati, doubts were cast about whether Nadal would participate in New York for the US Open.
Those doubts have now been confirmed, with the Spaniard announcing as much to his fans.
“Hello everyone,” he began a statement on Twitter. “I wanted to inform you that unfortunately I have to end the 2021 season.
“Honestly, I’ve been suffering a lot more than I should with my foot for a year and I need to take some time.
“After having discussed it with the team and family, this decision has been made and I think it is the way forward to try to recover and recover well.”
