Rafael Nadal teaches Emma Raducanu lesson in class after pulling out of Bastad

Rafael Nadal has shown Emma Raducanu exactly how you pull out of a doubles event. The Spaniard was competing alongside Casper Ruud as they reached the semi-finals of the Swedish Open.But Nadal withdrew from their final four showdown just hours before the match was due to take place.

Earlier in the day, the 38-year-old came from a set down to beat Duje Ajdukovic to reach the singles final in Bastad.So he openly and honestly admitted that he was withdrawing from the doubles to preserve his fitness after a torrid time with injuries recently.That’s fair enough, nobody can begrudge Nadal the chance to compete for an ATP singles title in his first tournament back, especially when he was so up front with his excuse.

Raducanu could learn a thing from the legendary 22-time Grand Slam winner.