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Confident Rafael Nadal set to return to South America
Nadal began his comeback from a left-knee injury seven months ago in Chile. This time he'll be playing in Brazil under far different conditions as the defending U.S. Open and French Open champion.
- Written by Associated Press
- Updated: September 17, 2013 09:22 pm IST
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Rio de Janeiro:
Rafael Nadal is returning to South America to play early next year in the inaugural Rio Open.
Nadal began his comeback from a left-knee injury seven months ago in Chile. This time he'll be playing in Brazil under far different conditions as the defending U.S. Open and French Open champion.
The Feb. 15-23 clay-court tournament is a combined ATP and WTA event and will be played at the Jockey Club Brasileiro. David Ferrer is also in the field.
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