Melbourne [Australia], December 10 (ANI): Former world number one Rafael Nadal will make his return from a foot injury at an ATP 250 in Melbourne that will begin on January 4.

The Spaniard leads a strong field that also includes former World No. 4 Kei Nishikori, former World No. 5 Kevin Anderson and 2017 ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov.

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Nadal has not competed since this year's Citi Open, where he lost against Lloyd Harris in the Round of 16. The 20 times Grand Slam champion is currently No. 6 in the ATP Rankings.

Other players entered in the event include big-serving American Reilly Opelka, Kazakhstani standout Alexander Bublik and US Open quarter-finalist Botic van de Zandschulp.

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During the same week, French star Gael Monfils will lead the way at an ATP 250 in Adelaide, which will also feature former World No. 3 Marin Cilic.

There will be plenty of young stars in action at the Adelaide tournament, including Italian Lorenzo Musetti and Americans Sebastian Korda, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe. (ANI)

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