Rafael Nadal intends to play the Australian Open, according to Spanish national radio

Spanish national radio indicates that the 37-year-old is expected to travel to Kuwait at the beginning of December, where he has a branch of his academy, in order to intensify his training and participate in side events.

He will then return to Spain for the end of year celebrations before flying to the land of kangaroos. He will complete his preparation there for the Australian tour.

Chain Being announces that he could participate in the Brisbane tournament before playing the Australian Open.

The Majorcan, absent from the courts since January 2023 due to an iliopsoas injury sustained at the Australian Open, has not yet officially communicated on this subject. But he has already confirmed that he will make his return to the courts in 2024, without giving details as to the date and tournament where he will make his appearance.

A few days ago, Craig Tiley had indicated that he was certain to see Rafael Nadal at his tournament. ”He wants to play, he obviously intends to playsaid the director of the Australian Open. It all depends on how he does. I hope that within the next week or two we will have specific confirmation of that. I am sure that Rafa will be here because he will not want to miss the opportunity to repeat what he did a few years ago.”

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