Rafael Nadal Returns to Tennis After Year-Long Injury Break

The 22-time Grand Slam champion, now ranked 672, gears up for the Brisbane International and Australian Open, downplaying title expectations.

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.