![epa08366233 (FILE) Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during a press conference after losing his quarter final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, 29 January 2020, re-issued 16 April 2020. Nadal said during a radio interview that he thinks it will be difficult to have a big tournament taking place in short- or mid-term. As Wimbledon was already cancelled, the French Open were postponed to 20 September until 04 October and also the US Open in New York are still due to take place from 24 August until 13 September. EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT *** Local Caption *** 55830796](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UUHMLKAL25NHKGU2GBKSAXP3NE.jpg?smart=true&auth=d9acbc9073c4243887188b38af779f17ab21d1b2fef3ec66de45ba736a0614cc&width=400&height=225)
Rafael Nadal believes peace will prevail in USA. EPA
Rafael Nadal believes peace will prevail in USA. EPA
'Violence creates disasters' - Rafael Nadal on protests over George Floyd death
Spaniard sympathises with Americans expressing their pain but is wary of escalating tensions