Rafael Nadal beaten on doubles return; says there's 'high percentage' he retires after 2024 season, Tennis News
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Rafael Nadal made his competitive return to action in a doubles match alongside Marc Lopez at the Brisbane International on Sunday, the pair were defeated 6-4 6-4 by Australias Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson; Nadal is in singles action against Dominic Thiem on Tuesday
Rafael Nadal has refused to rule out the possibility of playing beyond the 2024 season but added there was also a high percentage chance he may not continue into 2025.
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Dominic Thiem had a close encounter with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal has refused to rule out the possibility of playing beyond the 2024 season but added there was also a high percentage chance he may not continue into 2025.
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Dominic Thiem had a close encounter with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.
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