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.
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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.
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.
Australian Open prize fund rises to near $60m
SYDNEY : The Australian Open prize fund has been raised by 13 per cent to A$86.5 million ($59.04 million) for the 2024 edition with the greatest percentage increases going to those playing in earlier rounds and qualifiers.
Swiatek hopes women's 'Big Three' can stay competitive for years
World number one Iga Swiatek hopes the emerging "Big Three" of women's tennis that includes herself, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina can maintain their form for years, saying on Thursday that it was too tough to predict who will dominate in 2024.
Stefanos Tsitsipas sets sights on Olympic medal as he aims to bounce back from injury
Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping he can “reboot” himself for the new tennis season, as he looks to move past a back injury that disrupted the tail-end of his 2023 campaign.