Rafael Nadal is walking away from tennis for the foreseeable future to spend time with his pregnant wife and says he has 'to fix things' in life - casting doubt over his career.
The 36-year-old is returning to Spain to spend time with partner Mery Perello after being dumped out the US Open by 22nd seed Frances Tiafoe 6-4 4-6 6-4-6-3.
Nadal's wife was admitted to hospital at home in Mallorca while he was away in New York ahead of the US Open, but the Spaniard assured the press his partner was 'fine'.
