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Nadal's comeback plan unveiled for Brisbane

December 01, 2023 18:11 IST

Rafael Nadal

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal will return at the Brisbane International. Photograph: Pierre Albouy/Reuters

Former tennis world number one Rafael Nadal will return at the Brisbane International warm up event for the Australian Open in January, the Spaniard said on Friday.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since bowing out in the second round of this year's Australian Open when hampered by a hip flexor problem.

"After a year away from competition, it's time to come back," Nadal said in a video posted to social media.

 

"It will be in Brisbane, the first week of January. I'll see you there."

Nadal has previously expressed a desire to play one more French Open and represent Spain at the Paris Olympics next year before retiring at the end of his 23rd season on the tour.

Source: REUTERS
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