Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate makes it 3 World Cup medals in 5 days
Abigail Strate says her face hurts from "smiling all the time." Soon, the Canadian ski jumper might also be sore from the weight of all the medals being placed around her neck.
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Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after ‘toughest year’
Rafael Nadal returned from his year-long injury absence with a bang by winning an engrossing first-round battle with Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.
Rafael Nadal Roars Back With 'Emotional And Important' Win Over Dominic Thiem In Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, calling it an "emotional and important day". The 22-time Grand Slam winner looked in superb touch with a clinical 7-5, 6-1 victory over the Austrian in front of a full house at Pat Rafter Arena. He will now play Jason Kubler in the second round after the Australian wildcard progressed when Aslan Karatsev was forced to withdraw injured with the scores locked at one set apiece. The 37-year-old Spaniard had not played singles since a second-round loss at the Australian Open last year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery.
Rafael Nadal impresses in 'emotional' comeback match in Brisbane
It took all of one point to gauge Rafael Nadal's level on his long-awaited comeback to tournament tennis.
Nadal happy to overcome fear after surgery with victory in comeback match
Rafa Nadal was elated to return to professional tennis on Tuesday after nearly a year on the sidelines but the Spaniard said recovering his confidence and natural movements on the court would take time.
Rafael Nadal marks return with dominant win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal returned from his year-long injury absence with a bang by winning an engrossing first-round battle with Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.
Nadal roars back with 'emotional and important' win over Thiem
Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, calling it an "emotional and important day".
Nadal roars to victory over Thiem in Brisbane singles comeback
BRISBANE : Rafa Nadal marked his singles comeback after being out injured for nearly a year with a convincing 7-5 6-1 victory over Austrian former world number three Dominic Thiem in the Brisbane International first round on Tuesday.