'Back in business': Nadal makes winning return at Barcelona Open – video highlights
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the court with victory over Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the Barcelona Open. The 37-year-old was playing his second tournament in 15 months after suffering another hip injury at his comeback event in Brisbane in January. Nadal eased to a 6-2, 6-3 victory over the 21-year-old Italian Cobolli in his first match on clay since he won his 14th French Open title in 2022.Rafael Nadal makes winning return in first round at Barcelona Open Continue reading
The Guardian—Rafael Nadal makes winning return in first round at Barcelona Open. Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the match court with victory over Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the Barcelona Open.
The Telegraph—Rafael Nadal makes winning return at Barcelona Open and says he has 'no pain'. Rafael Nadal enjoyed a straightforward homecoming at the Barcelona Open after 102 days on the sidelines, but questions about his physical state remain.Before Tuesday, 22-time major champion Nadal had not played a competitive tennis match since January at the Brisbane Open. Hip and abdominal injuries have affected him ever since, curtailing what is expected to be his farewell season.After pulling out of last week’s Monte Carlo tournament, 37-year-old Nadal was adamant about returning on the clay...
ATP Tour—Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona. Rafael Nadal made a winning return Tuesday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where the 12-time champion defeated Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3.