Rafael Nadal Makes Triumphant Return to Tennis

Nadal Defeats Dominic Thiem in Brisbane International, Surpasses Ivan Lendl in Tour-Level Wins

Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, made a successful return to tennis after a year-long absence due to a hip injury, defeating Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Brisbane International.
Nadal's victory marked his 1,069th tour-level win, surpassing Ivan Lendl to sit fourth in the all-time list.
Despite his successful return, Nadal admitted to feeling nervous and having doubts before the match, highlighting the emotional significance of his comeback.
Nadal's performance showed no signs of rust, with the Spaniard losing only six points on his serve throughout the match.
Nadal's next match will be against Australian wildcard Jason Kubler in the round of 16 at the Brisbane International.