Eleven-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal made a winning return to singles action on Wednesday, beating Argentine Federico Delbonis.
Rafael Nadal returns in Chile —
Eleven-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal made a winning return to singles action on Wednesday, beating Argentine Federico Delbonis.
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Nadal made his comeback after seven months away from the ATP World Tour with a doubles win on Tuesday.
Winning return —
Nadal made his comeback after seven months away from the ATP World Tour with a doubles win on Tuesday.
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Nadal teamed up with his friend Juan Monaco to win their doubles match against Czech Republic's Frantisek Cermank and Lukas Dlouhy in a Chilean claycourt event.
Second seeds beaten —
Nadal teamed up with his friend Juan Monaco to win their doubles match against Czech Republic's Frantisek Cermank and Lukas Dlouhy in a Chilean claycourt event.
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Nadal has had problems with his knees for much of his career. His latest absence was caused by an injury to the left one, which required surgery.
Knee problems —
Nadal has had problems with his knees for much of his career. His latest absence was caused by an injury to the left one, which required surgery.
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He told reporters before the tournament that he expects it will take him several weeks to regain match fitness.
Low expectations —
He told reporters before the tournament that he expects it will take him several weeks to regain match fitness.
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Nadal arrives at La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago on February 1.
Important meeting —
Nadal arrives at La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago on February 1.
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He was received by Chilean president Sebastian Pinera ahead of his debut appearance at the Vina del Mar Open.
President Pinera —
He was received by Chilean president Sebastian Pinera ahead of his debut appearance at the Vina del Mar Open.
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