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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tumaini Carayol

Rafael Nadal plots return to tennis in Brisbane after year stuck on sidelines

Rafael Nadal reacts after winning the third set against Daniil Medvedev during the 2022 Australian Open final
Rafael Nadal said: ‘After a year away from competition, it’s time to come back’. Photograph: Hamish Blair/AP

Rafael Nadal will return to professional tennis in January after a year-long layoff as he seeks a fitting end to his legendary career.

Nadal, a 22-time grand slam champion, has not competed since the Australian Open in January, where he lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald after suffering a hip injury.

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