• The Telegraph

    Rafael Nadal makes winning return at Barcelona Open and says he has ‘no pain’

    Rafael Nadal enjoyed a straightforward homecoming at the Barcelona Open after 102 days on the sidelines, but questions about his physical state remain. Before Tuesday, 22-time major champion Nadal had not played a competitive tennis match since January at the Brisbane Open. Hip and abdominal injuries have affected him ever since, curtailing what is expected to be his farewell season. After pulling out of last week’s Monte Carlo tournament, 37-year-old Nadal was adamant about returning on the cla

  • AFP

    Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return

    Rafael Nadal said he had limited expectations at the Barcelona Open as he made a triumphant return from injury on Tuesday, beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3.Nadal converted his third break point in the fourth game for a 3-1 lead, with Cobolli surviving four more to hold at 4-2 down.

  • PA Media: Sport

    Rafael Nadal eases past Flavio Cobolli on return to action in Barcelona

    The former world number one was playing his first match since suffering a hip muscle injury in January.

  • AFP

    Nadal wins on injury comeback at Barcelona Open

    Rafael Nadal made light work of Flavio Cobolli on a triumphant return from injury at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday.The 12-time Barcelona Open winner broke again to claim the set in 43 minutes, clenching his fist in celebration.