Rafael Nadal prepares for long-awaited comeback in Brisbane - in pictures
Rafael Nadal said he has realistic expectations as the Spaniard prepares to make his comeback from a year on the sidelines.
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Rafael Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been out of the game for almost 12 months following hip surgery after the 2023 Australian Open in January. It was feared that Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, would never play professionally again. However, he has fought his way back and was granted a wildcard to the season-opening Brisbane International in preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park beginning January 14.
Rafael Nadal plays down his chances ahead of tennis comeback in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal believes it is “impossible” for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares to make his comeback from a year on the sidelines.
Rafael Nadal on comeback: 'I don't expect much'
Rafael Nadal believes it is "impossible" for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares to make his comeback from a year on the sidelines.
Rafael Nadal 'Feeling Good' But Plays Down Australia Expectations
Rafael Nadal said Friday he was "feeling good" but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from a near year-long injury absence. The 37-year-old has not played since a second-round loss at the Australian Open this year, undergoing two rounds of hip surgery on the long road back. It raised fears his career could be over, but he will again grace the courts at the Brisbane International starting on Sunday ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Rafael Nadal arrives in Australia to prep for 2024 season
Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis courts in Australia on Thursday (Dec 28), preparing for his first tournament since last year's Australian Open.
Iga Swiatek excited for Osaka and Nadal returns as she eyes Olympic gold in Paris
As she puts the finishing touches to her game before kicking off her 2024 campaign in Australia later this month, Iga Swiatek is excited not just about the new season but about the highly anticipated comebacks of Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz To Play Netflix Exhibition In Vegas
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture's broadcaster and organisers Netflix said on Monday. Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot and world number two Alcaraz at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort. The fixture be part of Nadal's return to the courts after missing almost a year with injury. "I'm very excited for my first visit to Las Vegas, one of the most iconic and entertaining cities in the world," Nadal said.