Rafael Nadal appears optimistic about his readiness for the upcoming Australian Open as he pursues his 18th Grand Slam title. An injury to his right knee led to Nadal’s withdrawal from the US Open semi-final in early September 2018. That semi-final match remains his most recent competitive tennis appearance. The 32-year-old athlete underwent ankle surgery at the start of November.
Nadal is set to participate in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. This exhibition event will include the world’s highest-ranked player, Novak Djokovic, as well as a special match featuring the legendary female players Serena and Venus on Thursday night. Nadal mentioned that he initiated his training approximately two weeks ago and is progressing gradually.
Nadal is committed to advancing his preparation without regressing. He understands the importance of reaching his peak performance level for the forthcoming Australian Open, commencing on the 14th of January. His 17th Grand Slam victory at the French Open in June brought him immense satisfaction with his progress.
He must now demonstrate his capabilities in competition and aim to take the initial steps towards success. Novak Djokovic underwent elbow surgery in February following an injury. Djokovic had an eventful year, grappling with the consequences of his elbow injury that necessitated surgical intervention.
