Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will play for Team Europe in the eighth Laver Cup later this year, which takes place from September 20–22 at Uber Arena in Berlin.
Under the guidance of captain Bjorn Borg, Nadal will join forces with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev as Team Europe attempts to reclaim the Laver Cup.
Nadal made his much-awaited comeback to the ATP Tour last week at the Barcelona Open. He has intimated that 2024 may be his final year on the circuit.
Nadal expressed his thoughts about it and said: “I am very happy to be playing Laver Cup in Berlin for Team Europe. I have some really special memories from my Laver Cup experiences, including all the emotions from London two years ago playing alongside Roger for the last time.”
He added: “At this stage in my career I want to go out there and make the most of every opportunity I am given. Teaming up is always an incredible experience and I have always enjoyed it, the competition is different and exciting. I’m looking forward to going to Berlin and helping Team Europe win back the Laver Cup.”
Rafael Nadal will represent Team Europe at the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin! 🏆🙌 pic.twitter.com/cchJ9CqnnR
— Eurosport (@eurosport) April 22, 2024
22-Time Grand Slam Champion @RafaelNadal will represent Team Europe at Laver Cup Berlin 2024.
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— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) April 22, 2024
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now the world no.512, Rafael played his last match on the 17th of April when he lost to world no.11 Alex De Minaur 7-5 6-1 in the 2nd round in Barcelona (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 3-2 record.
Rafael Nadal will come up against Darwin Blanch in the 1st round. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top events.
Rafael won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 8th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May.
