The Spanish media is reporting that Toni Nadal, the coach and uncle of world No. 3 Rafael Nadal, says his nephew will return to play on December 28, presumably at the Abu Dhabi exhibition. There was hope that Rafa might try and return to play the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic, which begins in 12 days, but as of last week, the 11-time Grand Slam champion had not yet begun to practice.
Toni Nadal: Rafa to return in late December
By Nov 04, 2012Weekend Winners
Aryna Sabalenka met a moment that was months in the making against Coco Gauff in Miami
By Mar 29, 2026Quote of the Day
Coco Gauff says there was "no real loss" in Miami Open final defeat
By Mar 28, 2026Miami, USA
Can Jiri Lehecka deny Jannik Sinner's Sunshine Double dreams? Miami Open final preview and pick
By Mar 28, 2026Stat of the Day
Aryna Sunshine Double-enka! Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff to complete Indian Wells-Miami sweep
By Mar 28, 2026Miami, USA
Lucky number seven! Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev again in Miami semifinals
By Mar 28, 2026Miami, USA
Jiri Lehecka routs Arthur Fils in Miami to reach first Masters 1000 final without dropping serve
By Mar 27, 2026Miami, USA
Can Coco Gauff stop Aryna Sabalenka? Miami Open final preview and pick
By Mar 27, 2026Coach's Corner
Amanda Anisimova thanks coach Rick Vleeshouwers "for treating me as a human first" after parting ways
By Mar 27, 2026ATP Houston, USA
Houston, an ATP 250 and home of U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, boasts 10 of Top 50
By Mar 27, 2026Toni Nadal: Rafa to return in late December
Toni Nadal: Rafa to return in
Published Nov 04, 2012