Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after 'toughest year
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The Spaniard had not played since injuring his hip during last year’s Australian Open
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Rafael Nadal returns to winning ways after injury layoff, gets the
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Rafael Nadal return: Spanish star wins at Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after 'toughest year
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Emma Raducanu secures gutsy first-round win in Auckland after eight months out
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Marketa Vondrousova knocks out fourth seed Jessica Pegula to reach semi-finals
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Rafael Nadal is trying to be realistic ahead of his 1st tournament
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Rafael Nadal makes impressive winning return in Brisbane after 'toughest year
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