Nadal Competes in Doubles at Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal will be playing doubles at the Brisbane International presented by Evie, partnering with Marc Lopez.
Rafael Nadal's Doubles Comeback in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal will be participating in both singles and doubles at the Brisbane International presented by Evie. This marks his return to the doubles court since the 2022 Laver Cup, where he played alongside Roger Federer.
For this tournament, Nadal will team up with Marc Lopez, his former doubles partner and one of his coaches. The duo previously won the gold medal in men's doubles at the Rio Olympics. Their first-round match will be against Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson from Australia.
Lopez, who is currently ranked No. 3 in the Pepperstone ATP Doubles Rankings, hasn't played since the 2022 Mutua Madrid Open. Nadal's decision to compete in doubles shows his commitment to make a strong comeback in both disciplines.
Other Notable Doubles Matches
In addition to Nadal and Lopez, there are other exciting doubles matches to look forward to in Brisbane. World No. 1 Andy Murray and Holger Rune, a contender at the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals, will be pairing up. They will face Aslan Karatsev and Roman Safiullin in their opening match.
Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, the top seeds, have received a bye in the first round. They will start their season against either James Duckworth and Christopher O'Connell or Matteo Arnaldi and Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Australian wild cards.
Other notable players in the doubles draw include second seeds Lloyd Glasspool and Jean-Julien Rojer, as well as reigning Australian Open champions Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler.
Excitement Builds for Brisbane Doubles Matches
The doubles draw at the Brisbane International is generating a lot of excitement among tennis fans. With top players like Nadal, Murray, and Krawietz participating, the matches promise to be thrilling and highly competitive.
Fans are especially eager to see Nadal on the doubles court again after his absence since the 2022 Laver Cup. His partnership with Lopez, who has been instrumental in Nadal's coaching, adds an extra layer of intrigue to their matches.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on these doubles teams as they showcase their skills and strive for victory in Brisbane.
