Rafael Nadal returns from injury in Madrid with eyes on yet another French Open prize
Rafael Nadal returns to competitive action this week at the Madrid Open looking to pick up where he left off following a month out due to a rib injury.
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'I'm on time' - Rafael Nadal says he is on track to be match fit and ready for the French Open next month
Rafael Nadal believes he is on track to be fully fit and ready to play at the French Open next month. The 21-time Grand Slam champion confirmed earlier this week that he will return to action at the Madrid Open which starts on May 1. Ad/> The 35-year-old has not played since he suffered breathing issues during his Indian Wells final defeat to Taylor Fritz in March and revealed afterwards he had a stress fracture in one of his ribs.
Rafael Nadal 'disabled' by rib injury as star makes honest admission before Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal admits his rib injury has been "disabling" as he prepares for his return to the court next week. Nadal suffered a stress fracture to his rib at the Indian Wells Masters in March.
Carlos Alcaraz 'something special' but David Ferrer wary of Rafael Nadal 'big burden'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No.9 in the world rankings in the process.
Carlos Alcaraz sent Rafael Nadal 'burden' warning labelled even though Spaniard 'special'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No 9 in the world rankings in the process.
Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal learn path to Madrid Open final as Alcaraz lies in wait
The draw for th 2022 Madrid Open has thrown up the possibility of a mouth-watering quarter-final between Spanish players Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcarez. Nadal, 35, is returning to action for the first time since the Indian Wells Masters, where he was beaten in the final by American Taylor Fritz.
Rafael Nadal Says He Is To Return At Madrid Open Next Week
Rafael Nadal is to return to competitive action at next week's Madrid Open, a month out from the French Open which the Spanish legend has won 13 times. The 35-year-old resumed training last week after being on the sidelines for four weeks due to a rib injury. He said on social media he wanted to play in the Spanish capital despite being "short of preparation".
Rafael Nadal says he is to return at Madrid Open next week
Rafael Nadal is to return to competitive action at next week's Madrid Open, a month out from the French Open which the Spanish legend has won 13 times.