Rafa Nadal Says Will Return To Action In Brisbane In January First Week

Madrid, Dec 1: Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is all set to return to action in the new year after a year-long absence from the circuit because of back and hip problems.

Nadal, 37, has announced that he will be back in action in Brisbane, Australia in the first week of January, hoping to add more titles to the 22 Grand Slam crowns he has won so far and catch up with record-holder Novak Djokovic (24).

“After a year away from competition, it’s time to come back,” Nadal said in a video posted on social media. “I will be in Brisbane the first week of January. I’ll see you there.”