The Brisbane organization has lost Roger Federer in 2017 as the Swiss veteran has decided to play the Hopman Cup, but it has managed to get Rafael Nadal on board. Usually Rafa is in the Middle in the first week of the year, but this time he decided to try a different option.
It is going to be a great preparation. NADAL
Rafa explained why he chose to play in Brisbane
“It’s going to be the first time in my career that I’m going to play in Australia the first week of the season, and I’m really excited about it.
I think this is something I have to do during my career, and I think at the same time it’s going to be a great preparation to be in Australia early. Everybody who has been in Brisbane has told me very beautiful things about the tournament and the place, so I want to try it.”
A win for the tourism in Queensland
Kate Jones, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, commented “In 2016 we welcomed legend Roger Federer for a third time, and it’s fantastic to now add Rafa to the list of champions to play in Queensland’s premier tennis tournament.
Securing marquee players like Rafael Nadal provides a big drawcard for the Brisbane International and boosts the reputation of this world class Queensland event.”
The defending champion is Milos Raonic that has defeated Roger Federer in the final.
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