Rafael Nadal admits he will be starting the 2015 season “from almost zero”.
The 28 year old however remains optimistic over his chances for next month’s Australian Open, despite starting from the back foot and having his main rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in their recent fine form.
Nadal missed the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London last month to undergo surgery to remove his appendix.
The 14-time grand slam champion, who has also battled knee, wrist and back problems this year, is now on the comeback trail and is itching towards a return to competitive action, namely in Abu Dhabi and Doha at the start of 2015, ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on January 19.
In other news, Nadal has also been named the ‘Favourite Son of Mallorca’ in a ceremony in Mallorca, making him the 11th person to receive the award.
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