Nadal Announces Return To Tennis

 

Spaniard legend, Rafael Nadal has announced he would be making a return to tennis before this year runs out. Nadal took a break from tennis after losing to Novak Djokovic at the semifinals of the French Open back in June. He then skipped the  Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the Wimbledon Championship. Nadal said that he was taking time off the sport to undergo foot surgery. He had hinted that he would return next season, but it seems we might see him in action before then.

According to Nadal, he has been training for a while now, although his foot still has some healing to do. About his plan, he said, “My plan is to play Abu Dhabi in December and then in a tournament before Australia and then the Australian Open. That’s my goal.” Nadal has won the Australian Open just once and lost at the finals four times. His appearance at next year’s edition might just give him his 21st Grand Slam title.

Nadal’s announcement might spur world number one Novak Djokovic into playing at next year’s event. The Australian Open is Djokovic’s favourite Grand Slam, having won it nine times. He too also has 20 Grand Slam titles. So, playing at next year’s event might give him his 21st Grand Slam title as well.

Last week, a leaked email revealed that the organisers of the Australian Open might allow unvaccinated players into the event, although with stringent rules in place. If the email turns out to be false, however, then only vaccinated players would be allowed in Australia. This means Djokovic, who has refused to declare his vaccinated status, might not play. His absence at the event might just hand Nadal his 21st Grand Slam title, putting him ahead of Djokovic and Roger Federer.

But it remains to be seen what would happen. In the meantime, we look forward to Nadal hitting the court again in December.

 

Written by: Leon Osamor

 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and many more.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Valencia pleads with La Liga for postponement of game against Real Madrid

Valencia have pleaded with the La Liga authorities to postpone its match with Real Madrid… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dubois gets permission to face new challenger

Daniel Dubois has been given the go-ahead from the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to fight… Read More

October 31, 2024

Manchester United faces a brick wall ahead of Amorim’s appointment

Manchester United has seen their attempt to appoint Rúben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor… Read More

October 31, 2024

Randal Kolo Muani set to leave PSG

Reports have emanated from France that Randal Kolo Muani could leave Paris Saint-Germain for as… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl drums support for Nuri Sahin despite early season woes

Nuri Sahin has come under fire after Borussia Dortmund's start this term, but has received… Read More

October 31, 2024

Chet Holmgren Shines as Thunder Defeat Spurs, Besting Rival Victor Wembanyama

In an early showdown between two of the NBA’s most promising young big men, Chet… Read More

October 31, 2024