Fit and 'intense' Rafael Nadal impresses during practice with Andy Murray at sodden Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fit and 'intense' Rafael Nadal impresses during practice with Andy Murray at sodden Brisbane International

ABC  

Rafael Nadal may have played down his chances of winning the Brisbane International or Australian Open as he returns to the court from almost a year off due to a hip injury but some impressive practice sessions have impressed other tennis stars. Key points: Rafael Nadal is returning from a hip injury that he suffered at the 2023 Australian Open Nadal played down his chances of winning tournament early in the week Holger Rune and Andy Murray say Nadal was in impressive form World number eight Holger Rune described a practice session with the 37-year-old as one of his hardest of the last six months before the Spaniard had an intense Brisbane hit out with Andy Murray. As Rune was finishing up his press conference Nadal was going toe-to-toe with longtime rival Andy Murray in a practice session on Pat Rafter Arena. "There's certain things he's probably doing, slightly different to earlier in his career," Murray said of the 22-times grand slam champion.

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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

The Hindu  

Youthful exuberance fuelled a record-smashing career that captivated the sporting world for 22 years. In his 2011 memoir, RAFA, his mother, Ana Maria Parera, explained, “He’s on top in the tennis world but, deep down, he is a super-sensitive human being full of fears and insecurities that people who don’t know him would scarcely imagine.” More than any champion in …

Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic recently made a bombshell announcement, naming Andy Murray as his new coach, starting from the 2025 Australian Open. A former player revealed if Rafael Nadal would follow Andy Murray's coaching career path. Speaking to Eurosport, former player Alex Corretja feels that it is 'impossible' to see Nadal as a coach in the future. I feel like Andy, even …

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
1 month ago

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?

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Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain. MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

New York Times  

It was not a fairytale ending for Rafael Nadal, but to understand how he is adored in his home country and beyond, one only had to listen to the noise. He won that and thought, ‘OK, how do I get better to win the U.S. Open, to win Wimbledon?’” After losing the 2007 Wimbledon final, Nadal wept and thought to …

Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready
1 month, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready

Firstpost  

Nadal will retire at next week’s tournament in Malaga where he hopes to win a fifth Davis Cup to add to his 22 Grand Slam crowns. AP Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday that he may be forced to sit out the singles at the Davis Cup Finals where the Spanish superstar will call time on his iconic, record-setting career. The 38-year-old …

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, …

Olympic-bound Rafael Nadal returns to clay for first time in 19 yrs, wins 1st round tie with Casper Ruud at Nordea Open
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympic-bound Rafael Nadal returns to clay for first time in 19 yrs, wins 1st round tie with Casper Ruud at Nordea Open

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal returned to the clay courts in Bastad for the first time in 19 years by teaming up with Casper Ruud to win a first-round doubles match at the Nordea Open on Monday. Nadal won the singles title in southern Sweden as a 19-year-old in 2005 and this is his first time back since then as he prepares for …

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing his first round match against Germany's Alexander Zverev. PARIS -- Rafael Nadal's glorious French Open career very likely came to an end as the 14-time champion suffered his first ever opening-round-defeat on Monday, losing to Alexander Zverev in three straight sets. Fourth-seeded Zverev handed Nadal a …

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
6 months, 3 weeks ago

14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev

Associated Press  

PARIS — The noise was loud and relentless, a chorus of thousands of belting out “ Ra-fa! The 15,000 or so on hand roared their support when Rafael Nadal stepped out into Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday, voices echoing under the closed roof of a place he called “magical for me.” When the 14-time champion at Roland Garros approached the …

Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka

The Independent  

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Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal has not played his last match before his home fans. The 22-time Grand Slam champion beat Alex de Minaur 7-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, avenging a loss to the Australian less than two weeks ago. Nadal was cheered on by Spanish King Felipe VI, Zinedine Zidane and a raucous crowd that …

Nadal wishes he could play long enough for his son to remember him on court
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Nadal wishes he could play long enough for his son to remember him on court

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side. Nadal beat wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday, with his wife and one-year-old son Rafael Jr. watching on. …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in …

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur

News 18  

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. “I’ll try to take a step further in Madrid, then in Rome, and if, in any tournament it’s worth going out there to give everything and die, it’s in Paris.” …

Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 4, 2024. MADRID -- Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that he will return to action on Tuesday in the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nadal called a press conference on the first day of the event he has won 12 times to say he will compete for the …

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride

New York Times  

The best tennis players — even competing on their favourite surface — generally have at least one humiliation they’d prefer to forget. Novak Djokovic’s worst moment also came at his best tournament, losing to the world No 117 Denis Istomin in 2017 at the Australian Open — the event he has won 10 times. The Soderling defeat is the closest …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play
10 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal put off his return to the tennis tour because he isn’t yet healthy enough to play, announcing on Wednesday that he will sit out next week’s Qatar Open. “I will focus on keep working to be ready for the exhibition in Las Vegas and the amazing Indian Wells tournament.” The 37-year-old Spaniard is scheduled to participate in an …

Murray says ‘definite possibility’ he has played final Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Murray says ‘definite possibility’ he has played final Australian Open

The Hindu  

Five-time finalist Andy Murray said Monday there was a “definite possibility” that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping out at the first hurdle. “Yeah, it’s a definite possibility that will be the last time I play here,” he said. “I haven’t gained in belief from today’s match that at some stage I’m going to start playing really …

Andy Murray hints at not playing Australian Open again after 'disappointing' first-round exit in 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Andy Murray hints at not playing Australian Open again after 'disappointing' first-round exit in 2024

India Today  

36-year-old Andy Murray said on Monday, January 15 that he might have played his last match at the Australian Open. Murray was disappointed after his first-round exit in men's singles in the season's first Grand Slam tournament as he described his emotions of having not given the crowd what they wanted from him. Andy Murray, a 5-time finalist at the …

Security Failed To Recognise Rafael Nadal At ATP Tour In Brisbane - WATCH
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Security Failed To Recognise Rafael Nadal At ATP Tour In Brisbane - WATCH

ABP News  

ATP Tour Brisbane 2024: Spanish lawn tennis legend Rafael Nadal was surprisingly unrecognised by one of the security personnel while entering the Arena for the ongoing ATP Tour in Brisbane, as tennis players gear up for the upcoming prestigious Australian Open 2024. The incident caught eyes of the sporting world as both, the security personnel and Rafael Nadal, shared a …

'…and that’s good news': What lies ahead for Rafael Nadal after injury withdrawal from Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'…and that’s good news': What lies ahead for Rafael Nadal after injury withdrawal from Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't the same Rafael Nadal that returned to action last week in Brisbane. And thus began the discussions over the predictions for the Australian Open, with Nadal sending 2022 vibes, the year he had returned from a career-ending foot injury to win his second major in Melbourne. Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he leaves the court after his loss …

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return against Australia's Jordan Thompson during their men's singles match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Jan 5, 2024. SYDNEY -- Spain's tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Sunday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open after suffering "a small problem on a muscle" during his last match at the …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open 2024 due to fresh muscle tear
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open 2024 due to fresh muscle tear

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal withdraws his name from the upcoming Australian Open 2024 due to a fresh muscle tear on Sunday, January 7. Nadal, 37, returned to action after missing the majority of the 2023 season due to a knee injury he had suffered during the second-round loss at the Australian Open. He beat the former Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem in …

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on January 7. Nadal made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury sustained during …

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal’s comeback from hip surgery is on hold after he withdrew from the Australian Open with an injury a week before the start of the season’s first Grand Slam tournament. The 22-time major champion said Sunday on social media that medical tests he took in Melbourne revealed a small tear in a hip muscle and he …

Nadal to miss Australian Open 2024 due to muscle tear, flies back to Spain for treatment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal to miss Australian Open 2024 due to muscle tear, flies back to Spain for treatment

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. Nadal made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury sustained …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest

India Today  

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed his withdrawal from the Australian Open, saying he suffered a setback due to a micro tear in his muscle during his quarter-final defeat in Brisbane International. Nadal, however, confirmed that it was not a recurrence of his hip injury and that he saw it as "good news" as he prepares to return to …

Rafael Nadal raises concern after ATP called out for Novak Djokovic injury ahead of Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal raises concern after ATP called out for Novak Djokovic injury ahead of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

With the ATP getting blamed for Novak Djokovic's wrist injury, Rafael Nadal has questioned the size of tennis balls in Australia after his Brisbane International exit. Rafael Nadal complained about tennis balls after Novak Djokovic's injury. Meanwhile, even Daniil Medvedev complained that changing tennis balls between events was leading to more injuries. Complaining over the size of tennis balls, the …

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal missed three match points and needed a medical time-out Friday before losing to Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of his tournament comeback following a year-long injury layoff. Rafael Nadal hits a return during his men's singles match against Australia's Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane The 22-time major winner failed to convert a match …

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane

India Today  

Rafael Nadal extended his triumphant comeback in tennis with a dominant win against Jason Kubler during the second round of the Brisbane International on Thursday. After securing a commanding opening victory against Dominic Thiem on the hard-court ATP 250, the Spaniard continued his momentum by overpowering Australia's Jason Kubler with a resounding 6-1, 6-2 win. Despite not having played competitively …

Brisbane International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he defeated former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on January 2, calling it an “emotional and important day”. “For myself, all the team and my family who have been there every single day during the last year.” The long layoff raised fears that …

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in singles after being a year out injured, overcomes Thiem obstacle in Brisbane opener
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in singles after being a year out injured, overcomes Thiem obstacle in Brisbane opener

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal may not have made a winning return to tennis after being sidelined for nearly 12 months with a hip injury, going down in men's doubles alongside Marc Lopez last Sunday, but in the category in which he won 22 Grand Slams and 70 other ATP titles, the Spaniard reigned supreme on Tuesday. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after …

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India Today  

Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited return to singles action with a straight-set victory over rival Dominic Thiem in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal was in fine form as he defeated Thiem 7-5, 6-1 after an hour and 30 minutes of high-intensity tennis in his first singles match in nearly a year. Nadal was playing his …

Rafael Nadal makes winning start on return, beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal makes winning start on return, beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India TV News  

Returning to the court after 349 days, Rafael Nadal, the 22 Grand Slam winner, made a winning start in Brisbane International in the run-up to the Australian Open as he beat the Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets. Nadal, who suffered an injury during the last year's Australian Open was out of the action for the whole year after getting …

Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem on return to tennis at the Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem on return to tennis at the Brisbane International

ABC  

A dominant Rafael Nadal defeated fellow grand slam winner Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-1 as he returned to tennis after almost a year off due to a near career-ending hip injury. Key points: Nadal received a standing ovation after the 7-5, 6-1 win against Dominic Thiem The 22-times slam winner won his first nine points on serve before a net cord …

No promises as Rafael Nadal makes injury comeback
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No promises as Rafael Nadal makes injury comeback

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal is playing competitive tennis again. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with partner Marc Lopez after losing their men's doubles match against Australia's Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on December 31 One doesn’t know, not even Nadal for that matter, for how long. However, as he walked off the Pat Rafter …

Rafael Nadal to face familiar rival in blockbuster Brisbane opener as Spanish legend makes long-awaited singles return
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to face familiar rival in blockbuster Brisbane opener as Spanish legend makes long-awaited singles return

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal was denied a grand return to Australia after he went down 4-6, 4-6 in men's doubles alongside Marc Lopez, with whom he had won the 2016 Olympics gold in Rio on Sunday, but the Spaniard is yet to make his long-awaited return in singles for the first time since he had incurred an injury in Australian Open earlier …

Brisbane International: Rafael Nadal Returns to Action in Doubles Loss
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane International: Rafael Nadal Returns to Action in Doubles Loss

News 18  

Rafael Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who is gearing up for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open, sustained the hip problem in his second-round loss at Melbourne …

Rafael Nadal's unfavourable return in first match since injury, suffers defeat in Brisbane doubles with Marc Lopez
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's unfavourable return in first match since injury, suffers defeat in Brisbane doubles with Marc Lopez

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal looked for a grand return to Australia, the very same country where he had incurred a hip injury in a shock second-round exit in the season's first Grand Slam tournament. And it was Marc Lopez, who retired in 2022 and was already part of Rafa's coaching entourage since 2021, who welcomed him back after teaming up for the …

‘Obviously I would like to face Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic’: Andy Murray lays down ambitions for 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Obviously I would like to face Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic’: Andy Murray lays down ambitions for 2024

Hindustan Times  

Andy Murray will begin his 2024 campaign at the Brisbane International, which is set to commence on December 31. Ahead of the season-opening tournament, he revealed that he missed facing Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on the big stage. Andy Murray spoke about Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Speaking during a press conference, he said, "Obviously I would like the …

Rafael Nadal to play former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at Brisbane International in comeback
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to play former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at Brisbane International in comeback

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal has been out of tennis for almost 12 months following hip surgery after the 2023 Australian Open in January. Rafael Nadal will face former US Open champion Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Brisbane International in a tough return to the ATP Tour after almost a year off due to injury. Thiem, a former world number …

Injury-ravaged, battle-scarred, still unbroken — Rafael Nadal is finally back!
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Injury-ravaged, battle-scarred, still unbroken — Rafael Nadal is finally back!

The Hindu  

In ‘Levels of Life’, the celebrated English author Julian Barnes confronts the grief of having lost his beloved wife of 30 years through the metaphorical arc of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, a 19th century adventurer and balloonist who was the first man to take an aerial photograph, of Paris. There are few soft landings … Every love story is a potential grief …

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International

India Today  

Rafael Nadal said that he is in much better shape as he gears up to make his comeback to competitive tennis in the upcoming Brisbane International, scheduled to get underway on December 31. Nadal hasn’t played any form of competitive tennis since crashing out of the Australian Open 2023 second round after losing to Mackenzie McDonald. I’m feeling much better …

Rafael Nadal plays down Australian Open hopes as Spanish superstar greets thousands of fans in Brisbane
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal plays down Australian Open hopes as Spanish superstar greets thousands of fans in Brisbane

ABC  

Rafael Nadal has attempted to play down his "impossible" Australian Open title hopes in what's shaping up as the first stop on his 2024 farewell world tour. The 22-time major champion's last match was a round-two loss at the Australian Open in January earlier this year, with Nadal eventually opting for surgery to fix his troublesome hip in June. "It's …

Another 'Miracle in Melbourne' or swan song in Paris: What to expect from Rafael Nadal after a long injury layoff
1 year ago

Another 'Miracle in Melbourne' or swan song in Paris: What to expect from Rafael Nadal after a long injury layoff

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal stood still for few seconds, staring at his box, then broke into a smile that only depicted disbelief, a sheer disbelief at the absolute madness that had unravelled at Melbourne Park on that January night of 2022, a sheer disbelief at the hurdles he overcame over the last six months or more, en route to his long-awaited reunion …

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