Rafael Nadal Announces Return to Tennis After Year-Long Injury Layoff

The 22-time Grand Slam winner, who underwent hip surgery in June, is set to compete in Brisbane ahead of the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal, who has been absent from the courts for almost a year due to a hip injury, announced on December 1, 2023 that he would return to competition in Brisbane next month ahead of the Australian Open.
Nadal underwent arthroscopic surgery for the injured left hip flexor in June and spent the remainder of the year rehabilitating.
Nadal has stated that he has lower expectations for his return to action after a year out, emphasizing that he is in a different moment and in an 'unexplored terrain'.
Despite his injury, Nadal's return to tennis has been eagerly anticipated, with videos of his practice routines flooding the internet since September.
Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, is expected to retire after the 2024 season.