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Rafael Nadal Returns to Court After Year-Long Hiatus
After taking a year off from tennis, Rafael Nadal, a famous Spanish tennis player, went back to practicing on the court.
He played with a young Filipino tennis player named Alexandra Eala, who has been doing really well this year.
Nadal used to train Eala when she was younger.
They both seemed happy to be playing together again.
Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis legend, returned to the court for a practice session after a year-long hiatus.
He practiced with rising Filipino WTA star Alexandra Eala at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca.
Nadal, who retired in 2024, has been quietly testing his level on the court.
Eala, now 20, has had a breakthrough year, becoming the first Filipino to break into the WTA top 50 and win a WTA title.
Nadal publicly congratulated Eala on her title win earlier this year.
- Who
- Rafael Nadal and Alexandra Eala
- What
- Returned to the tennis court for a practice session
- Where
- Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca
- When
- November 19, 2025
- Why
- To test Nadal's level after a year-long hiatus and for Eala to practice with a former world number one
Key facts
- Nadal's Grand Slam Titles
- 22
- Eala's Current Ranking
- Top 50
- Eala's Maiden WTA Title
- September 2025
Quotes
Rafael Nadal
Spanish former professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
“One year later, it felt great to be back on a tennis court!”
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“It was great to practice with you, Alexandra Eala! Next time, I will be stronger.”
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