Rafael Nadal withdrew from the remainder of the Laver Cup on Saturday morning for “personal reasons,” his spokesman confirmed to ESPN.
The official decision comes after Nadal alluded to his withdrawal following Friday night’s emotional doubles match alongside Roger Federer, in what was the final match of Federer’s career. The duo lost in a tiebreak to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, but delivered a number of memorable moments throughout the evening, including an emotional embrace after the match.
After a joint press conference with Federer, in which he spoke glowingly of his longtime rival, Nadal met with Spanish reporters at London’s O2 Arena and told them he needed to return home.