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Nadal to skip US Open; Paris gold winner Zheng eyes major

Expect Rafael Nadal to skip the US Open, which the Spanish 22-time Grand Slam winner confirmed on social media on Wednesday.

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NADAL TO SKIP US OPEN, TO MISS ‘ELECTIC AND SPECIAL NIGHT SESSIONS’ IN ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM

Fans expected Nadal to skip the US Open, where he will miss the “electric and special night sessions” in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Spaniard his inability “to give my 100% this time” was the reason for missing his third major this year.

“Hi all, writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year’s US Open, a place where I have amazing memories,” Nadal wrote on social media.

“I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don’t think I would be able to give my 100% this time,” he added.

Moreover, the 14-time French Open champion hopes to play next at the Laver Cup in Berlin from September 20-22.

That tournament was special for Nadal, who teamed up with Roger Federer in a doubles match in 2022.

It turned out to be Federer’s final professional match before he formally announced his retirement.

Hi all, writing today to let you guys know that I have decided not to compete at this year’s US Open a place where I have amazing memories.
I will miss those electric and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don’t think I would be able to give my 100% this time.
Thanks… pic.twitter.com/FluGRWUzIp

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 7, 2024

ZHENG QINWEN EYES TO WIN MAJOR AFTER WINNING PARIS OLYMPICS GOLD

Furthermore, Zhen Qinwen eyes to win a major after she won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

The 21-year-old became the first player from China to win an Olympic women’s tennis singles gold.

Zheng defeated Donna Vekic to claim her gold in Paris.

But she was remembered by tennis fans there for ending world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s 25-match winning streak in the semifinals.

Moreover, Zheng believes she will play a more relaxed game at the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

This was her belief after she became an Olympic champion and she showed it at Roland Garros.

“I still have a long way to go because winning a Grand Slam is always my dream,” the Chinese rising star said.

💬Zheng Qinwen:

"I think Li Na is the most successful player in Asia anyway, because she is the first (Asian) player to win a Grand Slam."
"I still have a way to go, because Grand Slam is also one of my dreams. I also hope to reach my limits… even lead the younger generation." pic.twitter.com/YaITGZeKqI

— CGTN Sports Scene (@CGTNSportsScene) August 4, 2024

US OPEN PLAYER COMPENSATION SOARS TO RECORD USD75 MILLION

Furthermore, player compensation for the US Open this year soared to a record USD75 million.

Moreover, the men’s and women’s singles champions will receive USD3.6 million each, according to the US Tennis Association (USTA) on Wednesday.

The numbers mark a 15% increase from a year ago.

Additionally, the USTA described the increase as “the largest purse in tennis history.”

Based on currency exchange figures at the times of the events, the Australian and French Open offered about USD58 million each.

On the other hand, Wimbledon offered about USD64 million in prizes.

Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and other players at the U.S. Open will be playing for a record total of $75 million in compensation at the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament, a rise of about 15% from a year ago.https://t.co/nqeGQ6nATq

— Tribune-Review Sports (@TribSports) August 7, 2024