Rafael Nadal has landed in Buenos Aires, where he has started his South American tour alongside Casper Ruud. The Spanish legend will play his first exhibition match on the 23rd of November. He will also play doubles with the local tennis legend Gabriela Sabatini facing Casper, who will partner with Gisela Dulko. Rafa had an amazing reception in Argentina. Here is a video of a crowd absolutely elated with seeing him at the press conference in Buenos Aires.
Alto Palermo – Rafael Nadal – Conferencia de prensa
Locura total. Que hermoso fue verte, idolo.#Nadal #Argentina pic.twitter.com/cYI6LFFVPv
— Fede Minond (@fedeminond) November 23, 2022
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Now the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match on the 17th of November when he beat world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
This season Rafael has managed to achieve a composed 39-8 record. Rafael clinched 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Indian Wells.