After almost a year, the Spaniard returned to the courts at the doubles table, with Marc López, and fell in two sets against Australians Purcell and Thompson. Next Tuesday he will return in singles against Dominic Thiem.
Eleven months have passed since the removal of the Rafael Nadal of Australian Open and the long injury to the left iliac psoas. Today, on the last day of 2023, The former No. 1 is back to play an official match on the ATP circuit.
In the first round of doubles Brisbane Open 250Rafa He returned to the courts after 346 days accompanied by Marc López, his current coach. In a match that remained more in the background due to the expected comeback, the Spanish duo fell to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-4 and 6-4, in 1 hour and 14 minutes. Although the Mallorcan is always known for showing his anger in defeats, this time He never lost his smile and could be seen enjoying the adrenaline that this type of encounter generates.
Before the match, Nadal spoke at a press conference, where he admitted that He decided to return to this competition because of the good memories it brought him the two times he participated. and I add: “I decided to be here because it gave me good feelings in the past. I want to go back to a place that is familiar to me and bring back good memories.”. Before starting the singles box, the winner of 92 titles has already announced He didn’t know how his body would react in the next six months. and sentenced: “That’s clear There’s a good chance this will be my last tour in Australia.but if I’m here next year, don’t remind me that I said that last time.”.
As he prepares to return to the 2024 Australian Open, Rafa will return to singles in the first main draw of the year. Next Tuesday Dominic Thiem will face off at the Queensland Tennis Center in the first round of the Brisbane Open.
Roland Garros message for Nadal on his return
“the wait is over”published the second grand slam of the year in their official networks. The Spanish He is the biggest winner in the history of the competitionwith 14 titles.
Source: Tycsports
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