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Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open tennis citing coronavirus concerns – ABC News
Rafael Nadal pulls out of the US Open due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Roger Federer will also miss the tournament through injury.
Reigning champion Rafael Nadal will skip the US Open because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting on hold his bid to equal Roger Federer’s men’s record for grand slam titles.
Key points:
- Rafael Nadal has won four US Open titles, but will not defend his 2019 crown
- Nadal said he would “rather not travel” due to the threat of coronavirus
- It is the first time since 1999 a grand slam won’t feature either Nadal or Roger Federer
Nadal explained his decision in a ser…
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