World runner-up Nadal, who in the US Open could have broken Roger Federer's record in most Grand Slam titles won, says he understands that they are trying to arrange the tournament but he still chooses not to participate.

“The situation is very complicated all over the world and covid-19 cases are increasing. It seems we still do not have it under control. This is a decision I do not want to make, but I have decided to follow my heart this time and right now I prefer to avoid traveling ", the Spaniard writes on Twitter.

Federer misses US Open due to knee surgery.

The world setter on the women's side, Ashleigh Barty, has previously said that she is giving up the US Open due to the corona pandemic.