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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.

Defending Olympic Gold Top 2024 Priority For Alexander Zverev

Defending his Olympic gold medal is the top priority for Alexander Zverev in 2004, but the world number seven says he is also ready to contend at Grand Slams. The German brushed aside Karen Khachanov to take the men's singles title at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics 6-3, 6-1, having beaten Novak Djokovic in the semis. It was a moment he still cherishes and the 26-year-old is keen for the Olympic experience again in Paris next year. "It's definitely something that I really am much looking forward to, as defending champion," he said late Friday in Sydney where he is playing for Germany at the mixed teams United Cup.

Britain, Spain make winning starts at United Cup as new season begins

PERTH :Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter handed Britain a 2-0 win over hosts Australia on the opening day of the United Cup mixed team tournament on Friday, as the new tennis season began after a short break with the focus on next month's Australian Open.

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.

Djokovic taking it 'season by season' as he prepares for Australian summer

Novak Djokovic hopes to continue enjoying success in Australia, where he has claimed 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles, but the 36-year-old said he would take it "season by season" at this stage of his career.

Nadal plays down title expectations ahead of Brisbane comeback

Rafa Nadal said it is still "impossible" for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares for his much-awaited comeback at the Brisbane International after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip injury.

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Rafael Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane

Defending Olympic Gold Top 2024 Priority For Alexander Zverev

Britain, Spain make winning starts at United Cup as new season begins

Rafael Nadal plays down his chances ahead of tennis comeback in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal on comeback: 'I don't expect much'

Rafael Nadal 'Feeling Good' But Plays Down Australia Expectations

Djokovic taking it 'season by season' as he prepares for Australian summer

Nadal plays down title expectations ahead of Brisbane comeback