Rafa Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year.

Tennis: Rafael Nadal loses comeback doubles match at Brisbane International

The Brisbane International will return to the calendar for the first time since 2020 as part of the build-up to next year's Australian Open, Tennis Australia said on Friday.

Brisbane International to return ahead of Australian Open 2024: Tennis Australia

Andy Murray's latest comeback from a persistent hip issue ended prematurely on Wednesday when he was beaten 7-5 6-2 by Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the Brisbane International.

Andy Murray's comeback halted by Medvedev in Brisbane second round

Former world number one Andy Murray made a successful return to competitive tennis on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over local favourite James Duckworth at the Brisbane International tournament.

Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane after hip injury