Nadal confirmed for Mexican Open

19 Oct 2012, 11:25 pm   -   Source: AAP

Rafael Nadal's Australian Open prospects have improved, with the injured Spaniard entering the Mexican Open in February.

Rafael Nadal is set to play at the Mexican Open in February, although the fourth-ranked Spaniard remains intent on returning ahead of the Australian Open.

The claycourt Mexican Open is scheduled for February 25 to March 2.

Toni Nadal, the player's trainer and uncle, tells The Associated Press that Nadal is focused on returning in time for an exhibition event at the end of the year in Abu Dhabi as part of his preparations for the Australian Open in January.

Nadal has been sidelined with a left knee injury since a second-round loss at Wimbledon in June. He has said it is unlikely he could play for Spain at the Davis Cup final in the Czech Republic next month.

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