MADRID — Rafael Nadal joined Roger Federer in sitting out the U.S. Open, citing a chronic foot injury that will force him to miss the rest of the season.
Nadal anounced his decision in a video on social media Friday, saying the injury to his left foot will keep him from the year’s last major tournament.
“I am very sorry to announce that I won’t be able to keep playing tennis during the 2021 season,” Nadal said. “But, as you know, I have been suffering too much with my foot for the last year now and I missed a lot of important events for me.