ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal reaches Brisbane quarterfinals
Unseeded Rafael Nadal cruised into the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win Thursday against home favorite Jason Kubler of Australia.
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Rafael Nadal wins again on road back from injury towards Australian Open
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from injury with a dominant win over Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International.
Rafael Nadal's comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals
When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: "You've got him worried now!"
Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates victory after his men’s singles match against Jason Kubler of Australia at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament in Brisbane on January 4, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) /
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.
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.