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11/02/2024 01:35:44 pm

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Tennis Superstar Rafael Nadal is Back for China Open

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Despite recent losses, Rafael Nadal, a former world no. 1,  vowed to fight on and restore his status as the game's most dominant player. Once again, the biggest annual tournament in Asia is here. China Open is an annual international tennis event held in Beijing, China, which starts on Sept. 27, 2015 and ends on Oct. 11, 2015.

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The organizing committee of China Open is pleased to announce that tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, a 14th-time grand slam winner, has confirmed that he will be playing for the said tournament.

Aside from the Spaniard, Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic sets to play in Beijing for the first time, and Czech professional player Thomas Berdych is also eyeing to return to China Open.

The Spaniard also said that his wrist is healthy enough to allow him to compete again, USA Today Sports reported. He is now preparing for a tough first-round match against Frenchman Richard Gasquet at China Open.

On the other hand, defending champion Novak Djokovic, the world no. 1, will also be playing to defend his title. The top-rank Serb has a perfect record in Beijing and will be aiming for his fifth title. The other top men players in the draw are British Andy Murray, who reached his first final since last year's triumph, and the newly crowned US Open Champion Marin Cilic.

Though there were speculations and criticisms that the King of Clay is very unlikely to become world no. 1 or win a grand slam again because of his bad form, the former champion said that he will continue to play and give his best at the same time looking forward to regain his top form. According to him, being world no. 7 is not that bad at all, he is not no. 100, Daily Mail Online reported.

Not only the global fans of the tennis superstar Rafael Nadal are excited to see him again playing for the China Open's 10th anniversary but also the Spaniard himself is looking forward to play as he heard the many great things about the diamond court but have not played there yet.

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