Amidst Nagging Pain and Wife’s Pregnancy Complications, Roger Federer Becomes the Top-Most Priority for Rafael Nadal: ‘I’m Not Okay..’

Yesterday, Rafael Nadal teamed up with Roger Federer to play one of the most memorable matches in recent times. It was the Swiss maestro’s last match, marking an end to his illustrious career that lasted for more than 20 years. The duo teamed up to play doubles against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. However, the result didn’t go their way as Team World leveled the 2022 Laver Cup 2-2.

Earlier, Nadal was undecided on his Laver Cup participation. He had suffered a nose injury at the US Open, where he lost in the fourth round against Frances Tiafoe. Following his match with Federer, Nadal has made a big revelation.

Rafael Nadal to no longer take part in the 2022 Laver Cup

The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced that he won’t be taking any further part in this year’s Laver Cup. Talking about this, Nadal said, “I’m not okay, I’m not okay. The truth is that they have been difficult weeks in that sense. Little, very little, few hours of sleep, a little stress in general, situations a little more complicated than usual at home.”

Further, he added, “Which, well, I’ve had to deal with all of that, which is a different pressure than what you’re used to in professional life. But well, luckily everything is fine, and we are much calmer. And in that sense, well, I was able to come here, which for me was the most important thing.” (Translated using Google Translate)

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Nadal’s wife suffers a health scare

Nadal and his wife are expecting their first child. However, his wife has had a health scare recently, and she was hospitalized over concerns about her pregnancy.

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The former World Number 1 will rush to be with his wife, who is in Mallorca while Nadal is competing in London at the Laver Cup. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic will play his first match today at the 2022 Laver Cup. The Serb will take on Team World’s Frances Tiafoe.