Nadal set to return to site of first win over Federer in ATP Final with Dubai Tennis Championships confirmed as part of 2023 schedule

Rafael Nadal will make his return to the Dubai tennis event for the first time in 15 years as he will revisit the place where he won over Federer for the first time.

Nadal has generally skipped this part of the season in the last couple of years but will return to play it this year. He opted for Dubai over Doha as he will play the event for the first time in 15 years. Nadal will revisit Dubai as a place where he earned the first final win over Federer in his career. It happened in 2006 when he won the event.

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The Dubai Duty Free CEO said:

"As one of the most instantly recognizable personalities in global sport, and one of the most decorated players to ever grace the game, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome Rafa back to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after 15 years. The last time Rafa played in Dubai, he had won three Grand Slams. He returns having amassed more Grand Slam titles than any other male player in history."

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