By Issy Ronald, CNNUpdated 1051 GMT (1851 HKT) September 25, 2022 Rafael Nadal has won two grand slams this year. (CNN)Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, after partnering with his longtime rival and friend Roger Federer in doubles to mark the end of Federer's career.The Laver Cup confirmed Nadal's withdrawal on Twitter on Saturday, adding that he would be replaced by Briton Cameron Norrie.
Due to injury, Federer was also unable to play in the rest of the competition and was replaced by Matteo Berrettini. 'An important part of my life is leaving too,' says emotional Nadal of Federer retirementNadal and Federer, who have won 42 grand slam titles between them, teamed up one last time on Friday to play in a doubles match for Team Europe against Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe representing Team World.
Afterwards, pictures of the two men — whose rivalry had transcended tennis — crying next to one another during the post-match ceremony in front of standing ovations and live music from Ellie Goulding, circulated on social media.Despite winning two grand slams, Nadal's season has been overshadowed by a foot injury and a more recent abdominal injury that forced him to forfeit his Wimbledon semifinal.
Nadal has won a record 22 grand slams while Federer has won 20.Read MoreHe is also expecting his first child with wife Mery Perello soon, Reuters reported.«I'm not good, I'm not good,» Nadal told reporters after the match on Friday, according to ESPN. «The truth is these have been difficult weeks in that sense.