Rafael Nadal "100%" supports Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from Olympic events
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Tennis star Rafael Nadal is the latest athlete to voice his support for gymnast Simone Biles, who withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics, citing her mental health. Nadal told "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell that he respects her decision "100%."
"If you don't feel ready, you have been working so hard during all your life to achieve your dream. She achieved amazing things, and I am sure she will be back. But if in this moment she doesn't feel ready, and why she has to do it?" he said. Nadal, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, sat out the Tokyo Games because of an injury. He is tied with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic for most men's Grand Slam titles of all time and is currently the third ranked tennis player in the world, according to the Association of Tennis Professionals' rankings.More Related News
