Rafael Nadal says he will not compete at US Open

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced that he will not compete in the upcoming US Open. The 38-year-old Spaniard cited his inability to perform at his best as the reason for his withdrawal. Nadal’s next tournament will be the Laver Cup next month in Berlin. This marks his sixth absence from the past seven Grand Slam tournaments. AFP