[Senator Clay Davis]

Nadal has pulled out of the US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the US Open on Monday because of a right wrist injury that has kept him out of action since Aug. 1.

"I am very sorry to announce I won't be able to play at this year's US Open -- a tournament on which I've played 3 consecutive finals in my last participations," Nadal said in a statement. "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.

"Not much more I can do right now, other than accept the situation and, as always in my case, work hard in order to be able to compete at the highest level once I am back."

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