Tennisgods
Hall of Fame
Thank you for so graciously allowing me this opportunity to speak on behalf of my favorite, Rafael Nadal. I will, as per your wishes, do so:
US OPEN
September 2, 2019
Rafael Nadal
New York, New York, USA
R. NADAL/M. CILIC
Nadal withdraws
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. How would you describe the thought process that led up to your decision to withdraw from the tournament at this stage?
RAFAEL NADAL: First of all, I want to say sorry for Novak, no, who had to retire with the debilibating injury, no? Is never fun when you cannot perform because of the physical. I know, because I have had every imagineable injury during the years, probably more than everyone, no? But now is not the time to talk about all my injuries – whatever happened happened, happened – and I wish Novak a speedy recovery and be back for the clay season.
After long coffee with Rojer in his Hampton mansion, we have decided to withdraw from the Estados Unidos Open. Now is not the time to be greedy and win all the titles once more. My family and my Tio alway teached that to be great is to be humble, and I have therefore decided to step aside and let the poor Zverev have his chance, no? Me and Rojer will instead shift our focus and efforts to the great Laver Cup. Thank you all for your understanding and remember now is not the time for the polemics.
Amused! Good work OP!
