After pulling out of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters this week, where he is an 11-time champion, might Rafael Nadal be ready to return to the tour at a tournament that has a court named after him? The Spaniard was spotted practicing in Barcelona on Wednesday on Pista Rafael Nadal in what may foretell a long-awaited return to ATP Tour play. The ATP 500 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, which Nadal has won a dozen times, begins on April 13. Nadal previously entered the event with his protected ranking...
Rafael Nadal is expected to make his return to the ATP Tour this week at the Barcelona Open in his home country of Spain.
The 37-year-old returns to clay this week for the first time since winning
Rafael Nadal made a winning return to the match court with victory over
Rafael Nadal enjoys a winning start at the Barcelona Open as he returns from another long-term injury in what could be his final year before retirement.
Rafael Nadal hit a down-the-line forehand winner from about 10 feet behind the baseline, leaving his opponent stunned.
The 37-year-old was playing just his second tournament in 15 months.
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...
Nadal has not played a tournament on the ATP Tour since January but could
Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the Rolex
The 22-time Grand Slam winner received a standing ovation at the Barcelona Open as he walked off the court that was named in his honour for what could be the last time.
Nagal will next face world No 7 Holger Rune of Denmark in the Round of 32 match on Tuesday.