Rafael Nadal has pulled out of this month's US Open, saying he would not "be able to give my 100% at this time".
Nadal, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the Paris Olympic singles and was knocked out in the doubles quarter-finals with partner Carlos Alcaraz, has only played at the US Open once since 2019.
The 38-year-old Spaniard did not confirm any specific injury or health concerns, but said he had decided not to compete at Flushing Meadows in New York.
In a post on X, he said the US Open, which starts on 19 August, was "a place where I have amazing memories".
"I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe," Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams - including four US Open titles, added.
He said he was still planning to play in September's Laver Cup in Berlin.
Nadal has previously said he expected to retire later this year, but said before the French Open that he could not say "100%" if that would be the last time he played in the tournament.
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