Rafael Nadal will make the long-awaited return to competitive action at Aus Open 2024
Rafael Nadal will make the long-awaited return to competitive action at Aus Open 2024
The news was confirmed by Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley Wednesday
The news was confirmed by Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley Wednesday
Nadal has not played since January 2023 due to a hip injury
Nadal has not played since January 2023 due to a hip injury
His last competed in 2nd-round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald at Aus Open in 2023
His last competed in 2nd-round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald at Aus Open in 2023
The Spaniard is 2-time Australian Open champion, having lifted the trophy in 2009 and 2022
The Spaniard is 2-time Australian Open champion, having lifted the trophy in 2009 and 2022
Nadal has already hinted that 2024 may be the final season of his career
Nadal has already hinted that 2024 may be the final season of his career
He has won 22 Grand Slams including 14 French Open titles
He has won 22 Grand Slams including 14 French Open titles
Nadal is second in the list of players with most Grand Slams in men's tennis
Nadal is second in the list of players with most Grand Slams in men's tennis
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