?I Dunno When I Going To Come Back? ? Rafael Nadal Makes a Sombre Statement After a Shock Loss Against Frances Tiafoe at US Open 2022

After being eliminated from the US Open by Frances Tiafoe, Rafael Nadal revealed that he was unsure of when he would play again. Nadal hadn’t been ousted from a Grand Slam match before the quarterfinals since Wimbledon 2017.

Frances Tiafoe defeated Nadal in a four-set last 16 match. Rafael Nadal’s ambitions of capturing a third Grand Slam title in 2022 was dashed when Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated him in four sets at the US Open.

Rafael Nadal about his future endeavors on the tour

After his defeat to Tiafoe, Rafael Nadal talked to the press and addressed concerns about his future on the ATP tour. He said, ?I was not able to do anything, any of these things this afternoon, so he was able to do it. He played with the right determination.?

Moreover, when discussing his loss at the US Open in a post-match conference. Nadal said, ?I need to go back. I need to fix things, life, then I don’t know when I going to come back. I going to try to be ready mentally. When I feel that I will be ready to compete again, I will be there.?

Read more – ?I Don?t Know for How Long I?m Going to Be Here? ? Rafael Nadal Skeptical About His Career Ahead of Frances Tiafoe Match at US Open

Additionally, it’s expected that Nadal will compete in the Laver Cup, which gets underway on September 23.

Nadal praises America?s Tiafoe?

According to the 22-time major winner, there are no defenses. Simply put, Tiafoe was the better player that day. Nadal said, ?He give myself a chance. Of course yes, he played well. As I said, he did a lot of things very well. But if you want to be in the quarterfinals of the US Open. I need to do the things better.?

Watch this story – ?Serena Williams? dog named after Rafael Nadal boosts her morale after a grueling training session

Rafael Nadal was looking to maintain his undefeated record in majors in 2022, which stood at 22-0 before his match against Tiafoe. The 36-year-old seemed focused on capturing the year’s final Grand Slam.

The Spaniard was aiming for his 23rd straight victory in Grand Slam tournaments, but the home favorite had other plans. In three hours and 34 minutes, Tiafoe defeated Nadal to go to the quarterfinals. After Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the tournament by Nick Kyrgios, Nadal was the favorite to the lift the title. However, as the Spaniard pointed out, he failed to maximize his opportunities in the last 16 clash.?

Despite Nadal’s disappointing exit, fans will have their chance to cheer their favorites. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, along with Djokovic and Murray, are ready to team up one more time to defend the Laver Cup 2022 as Team Europe, later this month.