Rafael Nadal Grand Return: Rafael Nadal will return to competitive tennis after a year. In a video broadcast on social media, the Spanish tennis legend announced his Brisbane International comeback in January. Nadal last played in January at the Australian Open, where he lost to American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round due to a hip injury.
Nadal skipped the Madrid, Rome, and French Open during clay court season, expecting to return later in the year. His June hip surgery kept him out of tennis for the season.
The Brisbane International, an ATP 250 event and a precursor to the Australian Open, marks the beginning of what is likely to be Nadal’s final year on the professional tennis tour. The 37-year-old tennis icon expressed his motivation to enjoy the tournaments that have been significant throughout his career during the upcoming year. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, aims to bid farewell to these events while staying competitive and relishing his time on the court.
Despite his extended absence, Nadal is expected to make a return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley had already stated in October that Nadal would be part of the 2024 edition of the competition.
With his current world ranking at No. 662, Nadal will need to rely on his injury-protected ranking or receive wildcard entries to enter tournaments. Lack of competition pulled Nadal out of the top ten for the first time in 17 years in March. Tennis fans eagerly await Nadal’s Brisbane International return and his new career chapter.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Has Nadal beaten Djokovic in a Grand Slam final?
Djokovic has a unique record of defeating Nadal in three consecutive grand slam finals and being the only player to beat him in all four grand slams – Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. On the other hand, Nadal has also made history by defeating Djokovic in two hard court slam finals – US Open 2010 and 2013.
How much money is Rafael Nadal worth?
With an impressive 13 French Open wins, the greatest clay-court tennis player of his generation has certainly made a name for himself. Since turning pro in 2001, he has amassed an impressive $125 million in prize money.
Why Nadal withdrew?
On Sunday, Nadal announced that he would not be participating in the upcoming Melbourne tournament due to a “micro tear” in his muscle. Although the injury is not related to his previous hip injury, it is severe enough to prevent him from competing.
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