Nadal back in practice after foot injury

The 35-year-old ended his season in August but is targeting a return to the top in 2022

Rafael Nadal (© AI / Reuters / Panoramic)

October 13, 2021

Some good news for Rafael Nadal; the 20-times Grand Slam champion is back on the tennis court.

The 35-year-old cut short his 2021 season in August due to a nagging left foot problem but was crunching forehands in typical style on Tuesday during a training session at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Manacor.

Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal is back at practice at home in Manacor pic.twitter.com/PWOCt8O5ED
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With crutches in hand, Nadal announced in September that he had been for some treatment on his injury and would be out for a few weeks.

The 35-year-old, currently ranked No 6, is intending to be back in action in 2022, a year which will begin with he, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer all tied at the top of the all-time Grand Slam list, with 20 titles apiece.