Former world No. 1 and 22-time Major winner Rafael Nadal announced on Friday that we will make a return to competitive play at the 2024 Brisbane International event.
Nadal, who only played four matches in 2023, suffered a hip injury during the second round of the Australian Open this year against Mckenzie McDonald.
Currently ranked No. 663 in the world, Nadal holds 92 titles as a professional and last won an event at the 2022 French Open.
The Spaniard, who will turn 38 in May, has suffered with a multitude of injuries throughout the years.
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— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) December 1, 2023
Nadal will be joined at the Brisbane event with three-time Major winner Andy Murray, Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, and American upstart Ben Shelton.
The Brisbane International begins on December 31st.
Watch Nadal’s comeback on Tennis TV and get ready for the 2024 season with great tickets to the first Major of the year at the Australian Open in Melbourne.