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Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rick Macci believes that fully healthy Rafael Nadal “can be a factor in any tournament.” Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, announced on Friday that he will be officially making his comeback in the first week of the 2024 season at the Brisbane International.
Nadal, who sustained an injury to his psoas muscle at this year’s Australian Open, is set to play again after being sidelined for 12 months. Nadal has since turned 37 and his competition has only gotten better while he was away from pro tennis.
“Rafael Nadal, if 100% healthy can be a factor in any tournament as he has championship qualities inside and out, especially the inside out forehand,” Macci wrote on X.
@RafaelNadal if 100% Healthy can be a factor in any tournament as he has championship qualities Inside and Out especially the Inside Out forehand.
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 1, 2023
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