Overview

• Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, is set to return to tennis at the Brisbane International after a year-long hiatus due to a hip injury.
• Nadal has downplayed expectations for his performance, stating that it's 'impossible' for him to think about winning tournaments at this stage.
• The Spanish player has been training with world number eight Holger Rune at the Queensland Tennis Centre, following his arrival in Australia.
• Despite his rivals' belief in his competitive potential, Nadal, who has slipped to world number 672, has stated that he cannot have long-term goals just yet.
• The Brisbane International begins on Sunday, and the Australian Open, which Nadal is also preparing for, runs from January 14-28.