Nadal to miss US Open

ISTANBUL 

Rafael Nadal of Spain is to miss the tennis season’s final Grand Slam event, the U.S. Open, he announced on Monday.

The world’s No 2 told fans on social media that an injured wrist would prevent him playing. The 28-year-old has played in three consecutive U.S. Open final games.

He said: "I am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament I love and where I have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things.”

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