SURPRISE! Rafael Nadal will play doubles in Brisbane with his friend and coach, Marc Lopez.

Rafael Nadal seems to be more than keen in adding more competitive time before the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal And Marc Lopez

Rafael Nadal is about to stage a spectacular comeback in Brisbane. The Spanish sensation was already expected to play in singles, but he has now surprised his fans after accepting a wild card to play doubles with his dear friend and coach Marc Lopez. The two Spanish players have already played doubles together, and they won the gold medal at the Olympic Games back in Rio in 2016.

Rafael Nadal in 2023

Rafael Nadal

12 - 8win/loss

Hard
2-1
I Hard
0-1
Clay
10-6
38 year old
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2024 Highlights

At the moment ranked no.670, Nadal played his last match on the 18th of January when he capitulated to world no.41 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).

During this season Rafael has a compiled 1-3 match record.

He is also scheduled to play at the Australian Open (Australian Open) on the 14th of January and Brisbane (Brisbane International) on the 31st of December.

Nadal
Australian Open
Nadal's Record

Rafael Nadal

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