Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was "kind of a nightmare". "The other times for me were kind of a nightmare.

The Laver Cup, tennis' answer to the Ryder Cup, is set to get underway in Berlin with Team Europe taking on Team World.

Some insiders believe that Nadal may play the Davis Cup Finals in November, but he would need to play a few competitive matches in these months to achieve his best form. The legend of Manacor did not achieve any brilliant results in 2024 and his level seemed very far from the standards required for a player of his caliber.

Rafael Nadal's 2024 season could be over after withdrawing from Team Europe at the Laver Cup that will begin on Sept. 20. In a statement released on

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion from Spain, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Laver Cup due to ongoing fitness issues.

Carlos Alcaraz has admitted to being starstruck when he first faced Rafael Nadal, saying that facing the 22-time Grand Slam champion was “kind of a nightmare”.

On the brighter side, the tournament provides the likes of Russian and Belarusian players like Daniil Medvedev, to get back onto the court. With several seasoned stars set to miss the competition, let’s take a look at the top five players who have withdrawn from Laver Cup 2024.