It was at the beginning of 2023 that Rafael Nadal injured his hip at the Australian Open, forcing him to have surgery.
He has had a plan for some time to make his return early next year – and now the 37-year-old has confirmed that this will be the case.
"After a year's absence from competing, it's time for me to make a comeback," he says in a video clip on X.
Nadal will compete in the Brisbane International, which runs from December 31 to January 7.
The Spaniard has won 22 Grand Slam titles during his career.
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Watch Rafael Nadal talk about his plans for the future. Photo: Bildbyrån