Rafael Nadal has been out of the tennis court for an entire year, but the former world number one overcame an injury suffered at the 2023 Australian Open to announce his return to the ATP.

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Rafael Nadal returns to the ATP court in Brisbane

So, Rafa clarified that he will play in Brisbane (Australia) at the ATP category 250 tournament. The competition will take place from December 31, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

​”After a year out of competition, it’s time to come back. I will be back in Brisbane the first week of January. See you there!” – Rafael Nadal.

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What you need to know about Rafael Nadal

  • He is currently ranked 663 in the ATP rankings after a season in which he played just four matches (one win and three losses).
  • He collected in 2023 only $310,797 from tennis.
  • He climbed ATP No. 1 for the first time on August 18, 2008.
  • He has 1068 wins and 220 losses in his career.
  • He has collected $134,640,719 in tennis prize money alone and has 92 ATP titles in his career.
  • He ranks second in the hierarchy of conquered major competitions: 22 Grand Slam titles against Novak Djokovic’s 24.

Ranking of Grand Slam titles won

1. Novak Djokovic 24

2. Rafael Nadal 22

3. Roger Federer 20 / finished tennis.