Rafael Nadal in Brisbane 2024 Comeback, Defeats Kubler

After making his eagerly anticipated comeback to tennis, Rafael Nadal hasn’t wasted any time getting back into his swing. In the Brisbane International’s second round, the Spaniard easily defeated Australian Jason Kubler once more. Nadal maintained his good form with a straight sets victory over Dominic Thiem in his first singles encounter since making a comeback on New Year’s Day.

Rafael Nadal defeated Jason Kubler decisively in the second round of the Brisbane International on Thursday, extending his winning run in tennis.

Following his exciting triumph against Dominic Thiem in his singles comeback, the Spaniard easily defeated Kubler 6-1 6-2 in an 83-minute contest.

After securing his spot in the event, the 37-year-old will now play Australian Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals.

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Before hitting the court in Australia, Rafael Nadal had to undergo surgery for a hip issue that had kept him out of singles competition for nearly a year.

In his on-court interview, Rafael Nadal stated, “I think I started the match playing very well, with a very good determination.” “I came on the court and tried to be aggressive with my shots from the baseline because I watched videos of Jason before the game and I saw him playing very solidly from the baseline.”

“It performed perfectly. The opportunity to play again tomorrow means a lot to me because I felt that the match was beneficial to me. I feel comfortable about having two victories after a lengthy hiatus from the professional circuit.

Now, Nadal has declared victories over Australian opponents in ten of his prior eleven tour-level encounters.

“I require matches, good health, and consistent practice, and the past two matches here, including the doubles on the first day, have been beneficial,” Nadal explained.

“Victories and the time spent on the court certainly contribute. Every day I get to play is fantastic news for me, so I’m just grateful for that. I’m delighted to make a comeback after a long time and feel competitive. Let’s see how much progress I can make.”

Rafael Nadal won 12 of the first 13 points in his career match with Kubler, getting off to a fast start.

The match’s high point was when Rafael Nadal won the opening set with an incredible no-look backhand smash that sent the crowd into a frenzy and put him ahead 4-0.

In addition to having trouble responding to the Spaniard, Kubler had physiotherapy for what appeared to be a right arm injury.

Nadal secured the first set, losing only five points on serve. He maintained his dominance in the second set, securing his third break in the match during the opening game. Nadal saved a break point, leading 3-1, and made a comeback from 40-15 down to break Kubler once again. He ultimately sealed the victory in straight sets.

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Given how he battled Thiem, Nadal’s nearly year-long absence didn’t even seem real. Throughout the match, the Spaniard lost just six points on the serve and faced no break points. That’s an amazing statistic, particularly at this early stage of his return.

Even though Kubler’s path to the second round wasn’t the best, he would still be happy with a victory. Although he did not play in the singles category following the US Open, it was his first main draw victory since the Wimbledon of the previous year.

Considering how each of them played in the last round, Kubler doesn’t appear to be able to put Nadal in a difficult situation. The Spaniard’s serve held up rather well, and he occasionally overpowered Thiem with his forehand.

Once Nadal found his groove, it didn’t take long for him to become unstoppable. Anticipate the former World No. 1 to defeat Kubler in the same manner.

Prediction: Rafael Nadal to triumph in three sets.