The beginning of the end: Rafael Nadal’s return to the court already has a date

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal was grateful for “vote of confidence” belonging Australian Open tennis, which earlier in the day announced that the Balearic player, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, will be part of the team of the first big seasonin Melbourne early next year.

On their social networks in response to the words Craig Tileythe director of the ocean tournament that announced the return of La Fiera said:

I appreciate the vote of confidence I received at the Australian Open… I’m training every day and working hard to get back as soon as possible.

Tylee is listed in the program Today Australian television that the two-time Australian Open champion will take part in the tournament, which starts in Melbourne next January 14.

We can exclusively reveal that Rafa will be back. He’s been away (on court) for most of the year and speaking to him in the last few days, he confirmed that he will be back (at the Australian Open), which we’re very happy about. Incredible.

The director emphasized that Nadalwhich previously announced that next season could be his last in tennis“show up to win” as he did in 2009 and 2022.

The next Australian Open begins on Sunday, January 14, and will last fifteen days, one more than previous editions, to relieve players of the burden of matches and excessive scheduling. A change that the tournament itself considers “historic.”

Nadal, from 37 yearsplayed his last official match January 18when he lost in the second round of the Australian Open by scores of 6-4, 6-4 and 7-5 against the American. Mackenzie McDonald.

A week ago, Nadal could be seen training on the tennis court of his academy in Manacor (Mallorca) after hip surgery, which he underwent in early June last yearin a video he broadcast through his social media account. instagram.

Here you can see Nadal returning the ball forehand and backhand from the back court as part of the play. training, thinking about my return to competitions.

(EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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