Rafael Nadal returns to the courts after 1 year

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, who has not been able to play on the courts since the beginning of the year due to his injury, announced that he will participate in the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the 2024 season.

The 37-year-old tennis player, who has 22 Grand Slam championships in his career, stated in the video he shared on his social media account: “I don’t think I deserve such an ending. I have always worked throughout my sporting life and therefore my retirement will not occur with a press conference. I will work hard to finish my career as it should be. After a year away from the tournament, I think it’s the right time to return. “I’m ready to announce that I will be in Brisbane for the first week of the season.” he said.

Nadal is expected to participate for the first time in the Brisbane International 250 series tournament of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), which will begin on December 31 and will be hosted in Brisbane, Australia. The 2024 Australian Open will be held from January 14 to 28, where the Spanish tennis player won the singles trophy twice.

The Spanish tennis player, who was eliminated by the American Mackenzie Mcdonald in the second round of the Australian Open in January of this year and was unable to return to the courts after his injury in this match, stated in the press conference he held in May that 2024 It could be the last season of his career. (AA)