Rafael Nadal played the last official match at the Australian Open-2023, and since the beginning of the year he continued to miss the court. Having meanwhile reached the 240th place in the world rankings, the Iberian has good news for his fans: he will finally return to the ATP circuit at the age of 37.

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Rafael Nadal will return to the court at the Australian Open 2024

Nadal suffered a three-set loss to Mackenzie MacDonald in the second round of the Australian Open and there has been talk since then that he could return to the court in the clay season.

The Iberian missed important competitions one after another, and the absence of Roland Garros was a strong blow for his fans.

Then Rafa made a clear addition: he will not play again in the 2023 season.

Australian Open director Craig Tiley has big news for fans of the Iberian: Nadal has confirmed he will return to the court for the Grand Slam in Melbourne early next year (January 14-28).

Ranking of Grand Slam titles won

1. Novak Djokovic 24

2. Rafael Nadal 22

3. Roger Federer 20 / finished tennis.