Rafael Nadal Invites Andy Murray for Intense Training Session in Brisbane Ahead of Return to Competition

They didn’t meet up to trot. To prepare for his return to competition, Rafael Nadal invited Andy Murray this Saturday for training on the eve of his doubles entry at the ATP 250 in Brisbane. The Scot, who moved up to 42nd place in the world rankings in 2023, was surprised by the Spaniard’s level.

“It’s great that he’s back,” he rejoiced to the press. “With him, training is always very intense. He’s physically good and plays well.” And for good reason, the two men exchanged blows for almost two hours, like the good old days: “I missed playing with players of this level,” admitted Murray.

Rafael Nadal (l.) trained with Andy Murray in Brisbane

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A long-time opponent of Rafael Nadal, the Scot even provided some analyses: “His second serve is significantly more powerful than what he did before. But, for the rest of his game, he has no problems physically, he has no reason to make any big changes. It has been quite successful for him.”

A session true to the Majorcan’s reputation, but which still has its effect: “I think it’s the hardest training I’ve had in six months”, said Andy Murray. Rafael Nadal, who will play with Marc Lopez against the Australian pair Purcell-Thompson this Saturday morning (6:20 a.m. French time) seems ready.

2023-12-30 16:26:00
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