MADRID, Aug 5 — Rafael Nadal today said he still intends to play at the French Open next month and remains hopeful it will go ahead, despite withdrawing from the US Open due to coronavirus concerns. Nadal also insisted the US Open will not carry an asterisk without its defending men’s champion,...
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Nadal also insisted the US Open will not carry an asterisk without its defending men’s champion, even if he admitted it will take place under “special circumstances”, with several top players expected to sit out. “I trust it will yes, it is in my mind and I am preparing for it,” said the 34-year-old in a briefing with international media today.
“My decision is to stay at home in Mallorca where the situation is good, it looks under control here, and to wait for future opportunities.”Women’s world number one Ashleigh Barty has also chosen not to compete in New York, where a depleted entry list in both the men’s and women’s draws looks inevitable. “The tournament is still big, it’s a Grand Slam,” Nadal said. “I am not arrogant enough to say the tournament is not big because I am not playing. There will be important players.
“I respect a lot the amount of work and positive intentions of the ATP and USTA to try to come back to the tour. I have taken my decision so you know my thoughts, but I respect there are other players in different situations and they need to play because they have financial problems and need to earn money after a few months without income.”
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