Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal (35) wants to return to the court this year after his protracted foot injury. “My plan is to play in Abu Dhabi in December, then a tournament before Australia and then the Australian Open,” said the Spaniard on Monday at a sponsorship event in Paris: “That is my goal. We’re working hard to make it happen. “
Nadal played his last match so far at the beginning of August at the ATP tournament in Washington. Following the defeat against South African Lloyd Harris (24), the clay court king withdrew his participation in the US Open due to permanent problems with his left foot. Previously, Nadal had canceled his start at Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo due to the chronic injury.
The invitation tournament in Abu Dhabi will take place from December 16-18. The first highlight of the new season is the Australian Open, which starts on January 17th. (SID / nab)