Spanish tennis sensation
Carlos Alcaraz believes legendary compatriot
Rafael Nadal is ready to take the ATP tour by storm during his comeback in the 2024 season.
Nadal suffered a hip injury at the 2023
Australian Open, which subsequently led to him undergoing surgery and being sidelined for the rest of the year. However, the 22-time Grand Slam champion announced he would return in 2024, with the
Brisbane International being his first stop.
Alcaraz has first-hand experience after viewing Nadal in practice
During a recent interview at his exhibition match in Riyadh, Alcaraz revealed he had seen the former World No.1 training ahead of his comeback in Brisbane. Furthermore, the 20-year old stated he had received encouraging news from people other players who had practiced with Nadal.
"I saw some videos of him practicing, he's 100%," said Alcaraz. "I hear from other players that they practiced with Rafa in these past weeks and they said that he's going to return to his good level. His top level, I think he's ready for great things this year as well."