Rafael Nadal the King of Clay has been off the court after he suffered a loss in the second round of the Australian Open earlier this year, and also suffered a hip injury.
The 22-time Grand Slam Champion has not yet returned to professional tennis and he is recovering for the time being.
According to his uncle and coach Toni Nadal, he is recovering well and will be back on the court at the 2024 Australian Open.
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However, the Champion has also suggested that 2024 will be the concluding year of his career.
As per Eldesmarque, Toni Nadal believes that his nephew will make a recovery and will come back.
He said, “Rafa is good, recovering,”
“If all goes well he wants to return to the court for the 2024 Australian Open.”
The trio of tennis upper echelon are Novak Djokovic with 24 titles, then comes the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal with 22 titles, and Roger Federer retired with 20 titles.