Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup after doubles with Federer

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Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal withdrew from the remainder of the Laver Cup for personal reasons, after teaming up with his friend and rival Roger Federer in a doubles match that closed the brilliant tennis career of Nadal. Swiss.

Images and videos of Federer and Nadal – who shared one of the most passionate rivalries in tennis – sitting on a chair and crying after playing doubles for the European team at London’s O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social networks. social.

The Majorcan, who has won a men’s record 22 Grand Slam titles, said afterward that an important part of him was also leaving the Tour with Federer’s withdrawal.

“Rafael Nadal is withdrawing for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Cameron Norrie,” the tournament organization said on Saturday.

Nadal is also expecting his first child with wife Mery Perello shortly, but he made the trip to London to play alongside Federer in the Swiss maestro’s last professional meeting.

Federer was replaced by Italy’s Matteo Berrettini on Team Europe, which was tied 2-2 with the Rest of the World Team after Day 1 matches.

Serbian Novak Djokovic will also return to action on Saturday for the first time since winning his 21st Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last month. He is scheduled to play American Frances Tiafoe and then Berrettini in doubles.

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