In the last match of the Swiss’s career, Rafael Nadal teamed up with Roger Federer, and after the defeat of the pair of Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe, he decided to withdraw from the 2022 Laver Cup.

Roger Federer and Rafael NadalPhoto: Mark Greenwood/IPS/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Rafael Nadal refused to participate in the 2022 Laver Cup

Thus, Nadal will be replaced by Cameron Norrie, and Matteo Berrettini will take Roger Federer’s place in the European team.

“Rafael Nadal ended his career for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Cameron Norrie,” Laver Cup organizers announced on Twitter.

Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal lost the doubles match to Jack Sock / Francis Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7(2), 9-11, leaving Europe and the rest of the world tied at 2-2 after the first day of matches Laver Cup 2022.

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They will play in the 2022 Laver Cup on Saturday

Matteo Berrettini – Felix Auger-Aliassime

Cameron Norrie as Taylor Fritz

Novak Djokovic – Francis Tiafoe

Matteo Berrettini/Novak Djokovic – Alex de Minaur/Jack Sock.

What is the Laver Cup format?

Both teams have six players. A win earns a point on the first day of racing. There will be three singles and one doubles match.

On the second day of matches, a win brings two points. There will also be three singles and one doubles match.

On the third game day, success will be awarded with three points. After the doubles match, there will be up to three singles matches (depending on the score in the table).

The first team to score 13 points will be declared the winner (total of 24 points at stake).

No player may play more than two singles matches during the three days of competition. Also, four out of six athletes must perform in doubles.