Rafael Nadal Returns to Bastad and US Open Entry List

Nadal prepares for Paris Olympics with Nordea Open matches, confirms participation in US Open via protected ranking.

Overview

Nadal defeats Leo Borg in Bastad, marking his singles return since the French Open.
He will face Cameron Norrie next in the Nordea Open's second round.
Nadal skipped Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics, where he will play singles and doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
Despite recent injuries, Nadal enters the US Open draw using his protected ranking.
The 38-year-old has won the US Open four times, last clinching the title in 2019.