- World No 2 confirms appearance at French Open warm-up event
- Madrid Masters begins day after US Open final
Rafael Nadal is highly unlikely to defend his US Open title when the rescheduled grand slam begins on 31 August, after confirming on Tuesday he will play in the Madrid Masters, which starts on 13 September, the day after the final in New York.
“I talked to my friend @RafaelNadal and he has confirmed his participation in Madrid next September!” the world No 56 and Madrid director, Feliciano López, tweeted. “We wait for you as always with open arms in the Magic Box!” Nadal replied to his Spanish compatriot, “See you in Madrid in September. Meanwhile everything goes well!”
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