Rafael Nadal fans getting very excited as images emerge of his return to action

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Rafael Nadal has taken his first tentative steps back onto the tennis court as he looks to get in shape ahead of the 2022 season.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been out of action for several weeks after he confirmed he would not play competitively again this year due to a persistent foot injury.

Now footage has emerged of Nadal practicing at his Academy in Mallorca, a little over a month after he was seen on crutches after a procedure to resolve his injury issue.

Nadal admitted in a recent documentary on Amazon Prime that his career will soon come to a close, but he will want to have some more moments of glory before he hangs up his rackets.

With Melbourne authorities suggesting they will only allow players who have taken a coronavirus vaccine to take part in January’s Australian Open, Nadal will be eyeing up a return to action in the opening Grand Slam of the New Year.

Nadal has confirmed that he has been vaccinated, but his long-time rival Novak Djokovic is among those who may be blocked from playing at the Australian Open as he has voiced doubts over the vaccines.

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