By Daily Sports on January 8, 2022

Rafael Nadal says reaching the Melbourne Summer Set final is an "important comeback" in his first competitive tournament since August.

Nadal will face qualifier Maxime Cressy in the Melbourne final after beating Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4 7-5.

"It's an important comeback after five months outside of competition," the Spaniard said.

"I need to do some things better on court, but it's step by step. My body is holding up and that's the main thing.

"I need matches to get back to 100%. I know my tennis isn't perfect, but it's about being patient and doing my best."

American Cressy, 24, claimed an impressive 7-5 7-6 (11-9) win against former world number three Grigor Dimitrov to continue his sensational run in Melbourne. (BBC)

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Source Daily Sports

Posted January 8, 2022

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