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Davis Cup semi final Spain vs UK Rafael Nadal ESP and Feliciano Lopez ESP win the decisive double against Great Britain in the semi final against Spain at the Davis Cup, held at Caja Magica, in Madrid, Spain, on November 23, 2019. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM Madrid Spain PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxSPAxUKxUSAxBELxPOL Copyright: xDubreuilxCorinne/ABACAx 710320_044 DubreuilxCorinne/ABACAx 710320_044

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Davis Cup semi final Spain vs UK Rafael Nadal ESP and Feliciano Lopez ESP win the decisive double against Great Britain in the semi final against Spain at the Davis Cup, held at Caja Magica, in Madrid, Spain, on November 23, 2019. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM Madrid Spain PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxSPAxUKxUSAxBELxPOL Copyright: xDubreuilxCorinne/ABACAx 710320_044 DubreuilxCorinne/ABACAx 710320_044
Rafael Nadal is about to grace us with his return. The Spaniard is set to play in the Brisbane International, an ATP 500 tournament. Many players use it as a warm-up for the Australian Open, and it is the reason Rafa has decided to take part in the tournament.
Nadal has been absent since the Australian Open earlier this year. The 37-year-old star couldn’t manage to recover from injuries but is set to return to the sport finally. His fans are on an emotional roller coaster at this development.
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Rafael Nadal moves fans to tears
Nadal was sorely missed throughout the 2023 season. He could not recover from an injury sustained in the first slam of the year and later announced that he would skip the whole season. This is sad news for his fans as he comes near retirement. However, he has finally returned to tennis and will play his first match as he receives a wild card draw for the tournament. As the video of him arriving in Brisbane went viral, his fans couldn’t hold back their tears as they were ready to witness his return to the court.
One Rafa fan said that they were crying seeing him back in a tournament.
currently crying 🥹🥹 https://t.co/ns9CTcfPav
— giulia | #1G4 (@giusaysjazdaaa) December 27, 2023
For one fan, watching Nadal walk down in Brisbane was a sight for sore eyes for them.
This is a sight for sore eyes #vamos https://t.co/UUEwgZxxHM
— Jacqui Martin 😷 🧡 💙 (@jackolinemartin) December 28, 2023
One fan of the King of Clay flamed Novak Djokovic as they wrote, ‘Novax is shaking’, playing off of the fact that the Serbinator refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
NOVAX IS SHAKING.
— Mu. (@FutbolMuu) December 27, 2023
A fan said that the arrival of Nadal warmed their heart as they saw the return of the ‘True warrior of tennis’.
Oh this really warms my heart! 💓 The true warrior of Tennis 🎾
— Maddy keeping tuned (@maddyforcenow) December 27, 2023
One fan could breathe a sigh of relief. For them, just saying they love Nadal is an understatement. Rather, he is the superhero of the sport for them, and they welcomed him back with all their love.
I can breath again. To say that I love this man would be a colossal understatement. It's deeper than that. He is my greatest sport hero. Welcome back, Rafa. Vamos.
— Bien mal acquis ne profite jamais. (@LeVieuRambo) December 27, 2023
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Nadal’s return to the tour comes with much joy for tennis fans. However, he is not the only player who is returning to Australia.
Naomi Osaka set to play in Brisbane
Naomi Osaka, like Rafa, has also been absent from tennis for the 2023 season. She announced her pregnancy before the Australian Open and the birth of her daughter, Shai, later in June. Since then, she has been working hard to come back to her tennis-playing days. Osaka also announced a return to the Brisbane International, with hopes of playing in Melbourne later.
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She has also arrived in Brisbane and is training to play as soon as the tournament commences. We are ready to see two absent players set fire to the stage again. As they step up to the field, who will you bet your money on?
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