The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year and begins on August 27.

One of the biggest concerns in the tennis world is whether or not Rafael Nadal will participate in this tournament. The Spanish tennis player is constantly injured and has not been able to compete regularly since 2022.

Rafa was absent from both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Then, he was eliminated early at Roland-Garros. At the Olympics, he was also eliminated in both the men’s singles and doubles. Nadal himself also admitted that he does not have much time left to compete professionally.

Will Rafael Nadal attend the 2024 US Open?

On August 7, a week after Nadal and Alcaraz split at the Olympics, Nadal took to Twitter/X to confirm that he would not be attending  the   US Open  .

“I decided not to participate in the US Open this year, where I have very good memories,” Nadal said.

“I will miss the special and exciting matches at Ashe in New York, but I don’t think I can give it my all this time. Thank you to all the fans in the States, I will miss you all and see you next time.”

Nadal is ranked No. 9 at the 2024 US Open but will be replaced by No. 140 seed in men’s singles Mackenzie McDonald.

Speaking about Nadal’s absence, US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster said: “We wish Nadal all the best and look forward to welcoming him back to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.”

When will Rafael Nadal retire?

Rafael Nadal has yet to confirm his long-term plans amid growing speculation that he will retire soon. The “King of Clay” attended the match between Real Mallorca and Real Madrid on the 1st day of LaLiga. Afterwards, speaking to El Desmarque, he said: “I haven’t thought about that, I am currently on a period of rest.

“I will be back in training next week. I have the Laver Cup in a few weeks, but I will take it easy,” she added. “I don’t want to rush things. When I make a decision, I will share it with everyone immediately. I can’t live every day thinking about retirement.”

Rafael Nadal’s achievements at the US Open

To date, Nadal has won the US Open four times. He won his first title in 2010, when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final. That year, Nadal also won Roland Garros and Wimbledon, thus becoming the first male tennis player to win the Grand Slam on clay, grass and hard courts in the same year.