Summary
Rafael Nadal will miss this year's U.S. Open in New York. The 38-year-old will also miss three of the four Grand Slams this year. His next appearance will come in the Laver Cup in Berlin in September.
While Nadal didn't make it official that he wouldn't play in the U.S. Open until this announcement, he hinted at his absence when speaking to reporters. He reached the quarterfinals in the doubles contest while partnering with Carlos Alcaraz.