Watch Rafael Nadal announce his comeback and discuss his injury; ‘I’ve been afraid’

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Rafael Nadal is back! The tennis legend has shared some video statements announcing when he’d be returning to tennis while opening up about his hip injury and the toll its taken on his mental and physical health.

Why Taylor Swift might attend a Rafa Nadal match in 2024Rafael Nadal announces much-awaited 2024 returnA post shared by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal)The videos were shared on Instagram, and show Nadal discussing various topics with the camera.

In the video’s caption, he made clear that he’d be making various statements over the course of the week, including his feelings regarding his injury, what he expects of himself in this tennis season, and the tournament he’d be returning to.

One of the first things Nadal addressed in his statement includes his reticence to sharing his plans with his followers. “I am and have been afraid to announce things because in the end I haven’t been competing for the past year and it’s a hip operation,” he said in Spanish. “But what worries me most is not the hip, it’s everything else.” Nadal said that it had been a long time since he competed, and looks forward to feeling excited and nervous to play again. “I expect from myself not to expect anything,” he said, making it clear that this was a new stage in his career, where his approach to the sport needs to adapt in order for him to enjoy himself while also having a productive season. “I trust and hope that things go well,” he said.A post shared by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal)Earlier this week, Nadal shared news with the world that had been eagerly awaited, sharing that he’d be playing at the Brisbane International.