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Rafael Nadal's Rollercoaster Comeback in Brisbane: From Dominance to Uncertainty

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From emphatic wins to heartbreaking defeats, Rafael Nadal's return to tennis at the Brisbane International is full of twists and turns! Find out the latest on his journey.

Rafael Nadal has been making waves in the tennis world with his remarkable comeback at the Brisbane International. The Spanish legend started strong, overwhelming opponents like Jason Kubler with straight-sets victories. Fans were thrilled to see Nadal's form and determination on the court after a long hiatus. However, the excitement turned into disappointment as Nadal faced unexpected setbacks, including a defeat to Jordan Thompson in a dramatic quarterfinal match that lasted almost 3 1/2 hours. Despite his uncertainties and hip discomfort, Nadal's resilience and fighting spirit remain undeniable.

As the tennis superstar navigates through the challenges of his comeback, his uncle, Toni Nadal, expressed optimism about Rafael's return, noting that the progress has exceeded expectations. This positive outlook offers hope for Nadal's future performance and resilience on the court. On the women's side, Elena Rybakina and Victoria Azarenka made headlines by securing spots in the Brisbane International semifinals, adding to the tournament's excitement and unpredictability.

While Nadal's journey in Brisbane has been a rollercoaster ride, one thing is certain - his presence has brought immense energy and competition to the tournament. Despite facing defeats and setbacks, Nadal's determination and passion for the sport continue to inspire fans worldwide. As the Australian Open approaches, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await to see how Nadal's comeback story unfolds and whether he will overcome the challenges to shine once again on the grand stage of tennis.

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Rafael Nadal continues fine form on comeback with emphatic win ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal continued his winning run on his return to tennis with an emphatic straight-sets victory over Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International.

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Rafael Nadal beats Jason Kubler in Brisbane | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Rafael Nadal's ATP Tour comeback moved on seamlessly Thursday at the Brisbane International presented by Evie. where the Spaniard dismantled Australia's ...

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Tennis: Rafael Nadal overpowers Jason Kubler to reach Brisbane ... (WION)

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive comeback by overpowering wildcard Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International ...

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Rafael Nadal comeback continues with second win as he beats ... (Sky Sports)

Rafael Nadal beat Australias Jason Kubler in straight sets at Brisbane International; the 37-year-old has been out for a year after long rehabilitation from ...

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ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal reaches Brisbane quarterfinals (Reuters)

Unseeded Rafael Nadal cruised into the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win Thursday against home favorite Jason Kubler of Australia.

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Rafael Nadal through to tennis quarter-finals in Brisbane (Surinenglish.com)

The veteran Spaniard is looking strong on his return from long-term injury after beating Jason Kubler this Thursday morning.

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Rafael Nadal's return going almost better than expected: Uncle Toni ... (India Today)

Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni, feels that the former World No.1 has made an excellent start after making his comeback to the court during the Brisbane ...

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Elena Rybakina, Victoria Azarenka into Brisbane semifinals - ESPN (ESPN)

Elena Rybakina needed to play only seven games in her quarterfinal Friday to reach the final four at the Brisbane International, while Victoria Azarenka had ...

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Rafael Nadal loses at Brisbane International to Jordan Thompson ... (Sky Sports)

Rafael Nadal suffered defeat to Australias Jordan Thompson at Brisbane International quarter-finals after failing to take three match points; 37-year-old ...

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Rafael Nadal suffers comeback setback ahead of Australian Open in ... (Eurosport.com)

Rafael Nadal was dumped out by Jordan Thompson in an enthralling Brisbane International quarter-final.

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Nadal loses three match points and has medical break before ... (The Guardian)

Rafael Nadal missed three match points and needed a medical time-out before losing to Jordan Thompson in the Brisbane International.

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Rafael Nadal uncertain over Australian Open appearance after ... (Eurosport.com)

It was a disappointing evening for Rafael Nadal in Australia, as his run at the Brisbane International came to an end with a quarter-final defeat to Jordan ...

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Rafael Nadal squanders three match points in Brisbane ... (CNN)

Rafael Nadal's first singles competition since returning from injury ended in a riveting quarterfinal defeat against Australian Jordan Thompson at the ...

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Australia's Jordan Thompson stuns Rafael Nadal in three-set ... (The Guardian)

Thompson saves three match ponts before taking Brisbane quarter-final, but Nadal again troubled by injury in final set.

Rafael Nadal 'Not 100% Sure Of Anything' Ahead Of Australian Open (Forbes)

Rafael Nadal entered the Brisbane International as a warm-up to the Australian Open, but after playing three matches in Brisbane the Spanish tennis legend ...

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Rafael Nadal unsure of Australian Open due to hip discomfort (Reuters)

Nadal lost to Australian Jordan Thompson on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International in a three-set marathon that lasted almost 3 1/2 hours.

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'A little bit more scared': Nadal's fresh injury reveal ahead of Aus Open (Fox Sports)

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal admitted Friday he was “a little bit more scared than usual” after a fresh injury headache clouded his build-up to the ...

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