Rafael Nadal Opts Out Of U.S. Open, Citing Coronavirus Concerns

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Rafael Nadal had hoped to win his 20th Grand Slam at this year’s U.S. Open, which would have tied him for most wins in that category.





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• COVID-19


• coronavirus


• U.S. Open


• Rafael Nadal


• tennis