Rafael Nadal will face Jaso Kubler, a guest of the organization, in the second round of the ATP Brisbane (Australia). The Australian, outside the top hundred of the ATP rankings, progressed in the tournament due to the withdrawal of the Russian Aslan Karatsev due to injury at the end of the second set.
The clash with the Spaniard will be a challenge for the Brisbane tennis player. Kubler is an expert doubles player. In fact, he was champion of last year's Australian Open in the company of his compatriot Rinky Hijikata and a finalist in 2022 in the San Diego and Atalanta tournaments. However, he has no individual titles.
Kubler will be Rafael Nadal's next opponent at the Brisbane tournament. The Spaniard, who had been away from the courts for 349 days, defeated the Austrian Dominic Thiem 7-5 and 6-1 in his return.
Furthermore, it will be an unprecedented duel. The Spaniard, winner of twenty-two Grand Slams and who is trying to gain sensations for what could be the last season of his sporting career, has never faced Kubler.
The second round match of the ATP in Brisbane between Rafael Nadal and Jaso Kubler will be played this Thursday, January 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the city on the Australian east coast, which is 9:30 a.m. in Spain. The duel can be seen on television on Movistar and can also be followed live through the La Vanguardia website.
