16-04-2024 18:20 via metro.co.uk

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona as French Open looms

Rafael Nadal was playing his first match since the 5th of January (Picture: Getty)Rafael Nadal secured victory on his ATP Tour return, beating Flavio Cobolli as he aims to put injury issues behind him before the French Open begins.The 37-year-old faced the world No.62 in the first round of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday, conjuring up a 6-2 6-3 win in his first clay match since June 2022.Nadal was playing his first match since the Brisbane International in January with injury problems ruling him o
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