The Spaniard travelled to the Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait, which opened in 2020 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex. There, he shared a training session with Arthur Fils, the 19-year-old Frenchman, who recently reached the title match at the Next Gen ATP Finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to be here in Kuwait to train for a few days. Everyone has been so welcoming. Thank you for everything,\u201d Nadal wrote in his official social media post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 22-year-old travelled to Kuwait in search of temperatures and conditions similar to those he will find in a few weeks in the Australian summer, ATP reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Spaniard, who recently posted a message of cautious excitement about his return, is preparing to compete for the first time since he took to the court on January 18 this year, in the second round of the Australian Open against Mackenzie McDonald.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI still think what I said in the last press conference, that I do not deserve to end my sports career in a press room.\u201d he said. \u201cI would like to finish in a different way, and I have fought and kept the illusion for that to happen, with doubts, with bad moments, very bad or better moments.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/rafael-nadal-trains-in-kuwait-ahead-of-comeback.jpg", "alt_img": "Rafael Nadal trains in Kuwait ahead of comeback", "alt_title": "Rafael Nadal trains in Kuwait ahead of comeback", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Rafael Nadal Trains In Kuwait Ahead Of Comeback On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Rafael Nadal Trains In Kuwait Ahead Of Comeback, Sabah International Tennis Complex: Rafael Nadal's imminent return to the ATP Tour is getting closer, with his journey towards making.", "seo_keywords": "Rafael Nadal, New Delhi, ATP Tour, Brisbane International, The Spaniard, Rafa Nadal Academy, Sheikh Jaber Al, Abdullah Al, Jaber Al, Sabah International Tennis Complex, Arthur Fils, Next Gen ATP Finals, Australian Open, Mackenzie McDonald", "tag": "", "tagging": "Rafael Nadal, New Delhi, ATP Tour, Brisbane International, The Spaniard, Rafa Nadal Academy, Sheikh Jaber Al, Abdullah Al, Jaber Al, Sabah International Tennis Complex, Arthur Fils, Next Gen ATP Finals, Australian Open, Mackenzie McDonald", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "rafael-nadal-trains-in-kuwait-ahead-of-comeback", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "633", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-12-12 11:48:03", "updated": "2023-12-12 11:48:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Rafael Nadal, New Delhi, ATP Tour, Brisbane International, The Spaniard, Rafa Nadal Academy, Sheikh Jaber Al, Abdullah Al, Jaber Al, Sabah International Tennis Complex, Arthur Fils, Next Gen ATP Finals, Australian Open, Mackenzie McDonald", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-12 11:48:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "tennis", "cnmid": "836015", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/rafael-nadal-trains-in-kuwait-ahead-of-comeback-11229" }