“Can’t believe his self confidence is this low,” Netizens slam Rafael Nadal for pulling out of Laver Cup 2024 for giving ‘others’ a chance at an ‘exhibition’ tournament
Rafael Nadal has announced that he is pulling out of this year's Laver Cup, a decision that has fans worried and disappointed.
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The Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced that he won’t participate in this year’s Laver Cup. The 22-time Grand Slam champion confirmed this in an announcement on the tournament’s website.
The decision came as a shock to many tennis fans, who believed the left-hander would be in Berlin to lead Team Europe. The tournament directors have yet to announce Nadal’s replacement.
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.Rafael Nadal said
While many sympathized with Nadal regarding his lack of fitness, some fans criticized the timing of his decision. Throughout the summer, he had stated that he would participate in the Laver Cup after his early withdrawal from the US Open.
As he nears the end of his career, many expected the Laver Cup in Berlin to be his final tournament, just as it was for his rival Roger Federer in 2022. Now, with his last-minute withdrawal, some tennis fans have called out the ‘King of Clay’ for not respecting the fans and his fellow players.
Netizens blast Rafael Nadal for pulling out of the Laver Cup at the last minute
As soon as the news broke about Rafael Nadal‘s withdrawal from the Laver Cup, tennis fans were quick to criticize him. The majority believed that the 22-time Grand Slam champion should have timed his decision better so the others would have been given a chance.
Here are some fan reactions to the news of Nadal’s withdrawal from the Laver Cup:
Nadal is a legend of the sport and has nothing left to prove. With many expecting him to finish his career in a grand manner, his decision to pull out of the Laver Cup comes as a blow to many of his fans, who likely bought expensive tickets to see their idol for potentially the last time in action.
Nadal is the third member of the Big 4 likely to retire from the game. Roger Federer retired at the Laver Cup in 2022 while Andy Murray retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics this year.
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