As a result of a left foot injury, the ‘King of Clay’ had not played a singles match since the Citi Open last August.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion gave his opinion on the controversy surrounding the Serbian at the Australian Open.
Craig Tiley, the chief executive of the Australian Open, thinks there is still a lot to work out before Djokovic arrives in Australia.
Australian Open news: Rafael Nadal set to fly to Melbourne after overcoming COVID-19
Two members of the big three, who have won a total of 60 Grand Slams between them, are currently in doubt for the Australian Open 2022.
Swiss Tennis star Belinda Bencic tested positive for COVID-19 after a trip to Abu Dhabi .
US tennis player Coco Gauff had tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing her to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics.
Rafael Nadal was preparing to compete in the Australian Open, which begins on January 17 in Melbourne, Australia.
Rafael Nadal has an exceptional record at the French Open, winning over 100 matches and winning 13 titles which is the most.
Rafael Nadal has won Wimbledon two times in 2008 and 2010, beating Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych.