Rafael Nadal called a ‘consummate professional’ by Wally Masur who’s hopeful for the Spaniard’s comeback

Rafael Nadal's comeback in Australia is looked at differently by Wally Masur, as he expects great things from the Spaniard.

Rafael Nadal called a ‘consummate professional’ by Wally Masur who’s hopeful for the Spaniard’s comeback

Rafael Nadal bidding the fans after losing a match. (credits: KXAN)

As the days get closer to the all-important comeback tournament for one of tennis’s greatest players, Rafael Nadal, pressure is building on the Spaniard. 

Nadal is expected to play at the Brisbane International starting on December 31, which will be a competition of many emotions for the 22-time Grand Slam winner, who has missed almost a year of action due to injuries.

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After numerous surgeries and rehabilitation, Nadal is finally up and running, with many rumors persisting about 2023 being the final year in the career of the great man. 

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In an interview with the media outlet Wide World of Sports, Wally Masur expressed his view on the matter, saying that he would be curious to see how the 37-year-old fares against the young opponents in five-setters. 

Masur also talked about the fact that Nadal is not among the players to lie down without any fight and is worth every single penny if you are going to watch the great man play. 

We keep our fingers crossed because he's definitely one of the guys I just love watching, I love the way he goes about his business. He's a consummate professional and if you pay money to go and watch Rafa play, you're going to get your money's worth.
He said

Novak Djokovic expects Rafael Nadal to bring the best version of himself to the AO

While the entire tennis industry awaits the chance to watch a match between two of the biggest rivals in the sport, Novak Djokovic gave his views on the comeback of his longtime rival. 

Nole wants Nadal to bring the best version of himself to the Australian Open. 

He’s not a kind of a player that will come back to the tour just to play, let’s say, on a medium level, play a few matches. He wants to win titles, he wants to be the best, that’s why he is who he is: a legend of our sport.
He said,
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ahead of their match. (credits: Sky Sports)

Djokovic has also asked Nadal to not just look at the Australian Open as a comeback tournament but also to try and make it tough for him at the championship.

He wants Rafa to create a competition for him and make it tough to win the title. It was evident from the words of the Serbian that he is looking to face his longtime rival at least once more this year, if possible.

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