Tennis-Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open exit


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 06 Sep 2022

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 1, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his second round match against Italy's Fabio Fognini REUTERS/Mike Segar

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said he needed to "fix things" and was unsure about his return to competitive tennis after his bid for a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title ended in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday.

American Frances Tiafoe, who had lost both previous meetings against the 36-year-old left-hander, stunned the second seed in front of a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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