Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, is set to kick off his 2024 season at the Brisbane International Stage, with an ambitious return to tennis after a year-long injury break. This article takes a look back at his stunning battle at the 2009 Australian Open, as well as an in-depth look at his training, injury recovery and hopes for the future.
Nadal's preparations for his comeback have been meticulous, and he stepped onto the pitch in Brisbane early to show his desire to get back to his top form. At the same time, he invited Rune and Thiem to be training partners to make the best preparation for the game. This comeback has also become a necessary accumulation before he returns to the Australian Open.
In an exchange with the local **, Nadal not only talked about his injury situation, but also looked forward to the 2024 season. He revealed that his fitness level was much better than expected, which was undoubtedly good news for the fans. However, he also admits that he has not set too long goals, but wants to enjoy every moment of his comeback.
In his preparations, Nadal not only expressed modest hopes for the future, but also took time to reflect on his journey to the 2009 Australian Open. At the time, as the top seed, he defeated his opponent and eventually won the Australian Open with a thrilling five-set final. "Before the race, I couldn't imagine that I was going to win that fight. "It also makes people look forward to his comeback performance.
However, Nadal didn't expect much from the title, admitting: "It's much better than I expected a month ago. I can't have a super long-term goal because I don't think I'm going to play for a long time. It's impossible to win the title now, what is really possible is to enjoy the comeback. I didn't expect much because I hadn't played for a year. This kind of frankness only makes people expect him to perform well on the field.
World No. 2 Alcaraz also commented on Nadal's return, having beaten Novak Djokovic in his most recent exhibition match. Alcaraz revealed that among the players who have trained with Nadal over the past few weeks, there are those who say Nadal will quickly return to his peak level. This has undoubtedly increased the confidence of Nadal's fans and made the entire tennis world look forward to his performance.
Nadal's comeback is not only a continuation of his career, but also a grand revival of the tennis world. In his efforts and expectations, we see a superstar's unremitting pursuit of himself, and also feel his fighting attitude to keep pace with the times. In the 2024 season, Nadal's return will be one of the most anticipated highlights in the tennis world.