A highly anticipated Brisbane International draw ceremony was conducted on Saturday afternoon. On paper, it’s a favorable one for Rafael Nadal. Playing in his first tournament since the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal will kick off his season against a qualifier in round one of this ATP 250. The 37-year-old Spaniard could face No. 8 seed…
Rafael Nadal is days away from playing his first competitive match in a year, and he’s playing down expectations ahead of his return. Rafael Nadal hasn’t played a competitive tennis match ever since he lost to Mackenzie McDonald at the 2023 Australian Open. It’s been almost a year, but the wait is finally over, as…
Rafael Nadal and Holger Rune know the only way to beat jet lag is to train the first moment you spot a tennis court around. Nadal’s arrival in Brisbane was a highlight-worthy moment that amplified excitement levels among tennis fans. The tournament has already worked out his pre-tournament schedule for Friday, where he will be…
Rafael Nadal won’t be playing in one, but two events on his return to tennis at the 2024 Brisbane International, making sure he gets enough match practice. One of the most important things for tennis players, or any athletes, when coming to competition is getting competitive action. The competitive spirit of a real match is…
Rafael Nadal is days away from returning to tennis, and his main rival, Novak Djokovic, spoke about that recently. Djokovic, like many of us, is eagerly awaiting Nadal’s comeback. For the Serbian, it’s a practical thing for him because he’ll actually play against him, so he’s obviously interested in the level Nadal might bring. Plenty…
Novak Djokovic could tie another record set by his great rival Rafael Nadal next season. Djokovic, who has completed his preseason camp in Dubai, has had many terrific rivalries throughout his career. His battles against Andy Murray, recently against Carlos Alcaraz and of course, against the legendary Roger Federer have led to epic contests. However,…
Carlos Alcaraz thinks that Rafael Nadal will return to his top level in 2024, which isn’t surprising as he has a vested interest in that. Alcaraz and Nadal are both Spanish and are both likely to play at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The youngster spoke often about his dream of teaming up with Nadal…
Even though most don’t share her opinion, Rafael Nadal was backed for a Phoenix-like comeback by current player Daria Kasatkina. Some prominent tennis names like Rick Macci think that Rafael Nadal won’t be in contention to win the Grand Slams this year, and quite a few people think similarly. Some have high hopes that he’ll…
Former ATP player Tim Henman finds it very hard not to count Rafael Nadal as one of the favorites for Roland Garros. It’s quite self-explanatory why. No player dominated one event as much as Nadal did across many years. He’s known as the King of Clay because he’s just been so dominant on that surface…
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis in about a week, and former ATP player Tim Henman believes it’s to try and win Grand Slams. Rafael Nadal spent much of 2023 on the sidelines after injuring himself during the Australian Open in January. He was playing against Mackenzie McDonald when he injured his hip. Instead of…
