Rafael Nadal didn’t start his season so well after losing his first 2 matches at the United Cup. Nevertheless, the Spanish sensation is still positive about his chances at the upcoming Australian Open, where he is the defending champion.
During a recent interview, Rafa commented: “There are two weeks until the Australian Open, and those defeats could have come at a better time. Still, it’s not very negative either; I played well at times. These two matches will help me, and I hope to start winning soon.”
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Ranked no.2, Nadal played his last match on the 2nd of January when he lost to world no.24 Alex De Minaur 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
This season Rafael has a compiled 0-2 record.
Nadal has scheduled to play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Rafael Nadal |
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