Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match, saying he is “not ready to play at the highest level”. The Spaniard, 37, returned to competition in Brisbane in January after almost a year sidelined with a hip flexor injury, but had to miss the Australian Open with another … Read more
Rafael Nadal faces Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of the ATP Brisbane International on January 5. The Spanish great is playing in his first tournament in practically a full year, having taken the rest of 2023 off to recover from injury following his defeat to Mackenzie McDonald at last year’s Australian Open. The 22-time grand … Read more
Rafael Nadal is playing down his return to tennis after being out of action for a year. The Spanish legend will play in his first tournament in almost 12 months at the Brisbane International, live on Sky Sports. The 37-year-old has been kept out of competition by a hip injury. The 22-time Grand Slam singles … Read more
FULE–Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the the Australian Open tennis tournament on January 16, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Rafael Nadal will return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday. The 37-year-old former world number one has been sidelined since hurting his hip flexor … Read more