The Clínica Teknon in Barcelona, which is where he had the operation, has announced that the arthroscopic surgery was "positive" and that the recovery period is normally five months. This being the case, it is highly unlikely that he will be ready to play the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga from November 21 to 26 (assuming that Spain qualify). A couple of weeks ago he said that he hoped to be able to return in time for this.
It is therefore more likely that his return will be for the 2024 season, with the Australian Open scheduled to start on January 15. Nadal has said that 2024 will be his final year of competition.
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Get well soon. Should you want to play again , it will be a long test of getting match fit again.
He was a great champion. Was. His body has obviously had enough which is the big decider. Rather than exiting tournaments through injury or early defeats next year, he should go now with head held high. Having said that he’d be a good bet for next years French open. Maybe.