Rafael Nadal wins first competitive singles match in a year - ESPN
BRISBANE, Australia — The longest time off tour in his professional career made Rafael Nadal much more nervous than usual ahead of his first competitive match in almost 12 months.
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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.
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Andy Murray beaten by Grigor Dimitrov in first round at Brisbane International
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Dominant Iga Swiatek Sends Poland Into United Cup Quarter-Finals
Iga Swiatek left Spain reeling on Monday as Poland booked a 2-1 win to move into the quarter-finals of the United Cup whilst holders United States were beaten by hosts Australia. The 2-1 victory for Australia propelled them into the last eight as well. World number one Swiatek showed no mercy to Sara Sorribes Tormo in a 6-2, 6-1 singles victory before teaming up with Hubert Hurkacz to clinch the tie with a 6-0, 6-0 mixed doubles thrashing in just 53 minutes. Hurkacz was ambushed in the day's opening singles, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Naomi Osaka makes successful return to tennis after 'growing up so quickly'
Naomi Osaka returned to action on Monday with a fresh perspective that perhaps only motherhood can provide.