Rafa Nadal Returns with a Win in Vina del Mar
After seven months away from the ATP Tour, Rafael Nadal began his comeback from knee injury with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Argentina’s Frederico Delbonis at the VTR Open in Chile on Wednesday afternoon. Nadal shook off some early rust after dropping the first two games of the match to win 12 of the last 15 games of the match and cruise to the win in just over an hour. A rusty Rafa is still a dominant Rafa. It was so great to see him back! Continue reading for photos from the game or check out the whole 2013 Chile gallery.
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal celebrates a point against Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame) during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal celebrates a point against Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal prepares to serve to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame) during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal serves to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal rests during the ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match against Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal changes his T-shirt during the ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match against Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal wipes his face with a towel during an ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match against Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentine Federico Delbonis (not in frame), during their ATP Vina del Mar tournament singles match in Vina del Mar, about 120 km northwest of Santiago, on February 6 , 2013. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTIMARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images
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