The eagerly-anticipated clash between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup is off, with the Spaniard withdrawing from the match due to a wrist injury.
The 33-year old superstar was set to team with Roger Federer for Team Europe and take on Kyrgios in singles action, but has now been replaced by Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The recent history between Nadal and Kyrgios would have ensured the match was must-see, but it looks like we will have to wait a little while longer for their next battle.
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Sunday's revised #LaverCup lineup following the withdrawal of @RafaelNadal due to a wrist injury.
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2019
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Tennis fans were left devastated by the news, as many were excited to see 'Fedal' team up.
Now this is a party pooper, was waiting to see Rafa-Roger. Good luck #TeamEurope. #Fedal #LaverCup
— Blueisthecolor (@AvinashAjwani) September 22, 2019
So WHY did he play back2back matches yeserday! We are all here for Fedal! Should have dropped out of dbls yest.
— Laura B 💯+ (@avasbar20) September 22, 2019
OMG. #FEDAL cancelled???????!!! See my tears rn. I CANT BELIEVE IT wooo.
— Agatheblues (@agathioubabe) September 22, 2019
Kyrgios will take on Thiem, while the new team of Federer and Tsitsipas will take on John Isner and Jack Sock.
