This is how Rafa Nadal remains in the world ranking after his loss in the Brisbane quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal Arrived at Brisbane with the aim of getting sensations in his return to competition almost a year later and, at the same time, trying to win matches to start climbing the world rankings. The Spanish is 672nd in the world before the contest begins, a position in which he takes a great leap forward.

After his loss in the quarterfinals against Jordan Thompson, Nadal was briefly in the 451st position, although he could lose in the next few days. From having 45 points to adding 50 more for a total of 95: That first figure was the one he added after losing in the second round of last year’s Australian Open and the second he kept for this quarterfinals in the first tournament of the year in the 250 category.

Those 45 points will be deducted from Nadal before the Oceanic Grand Slam which starts in ten days, but there the Spaniard will have a lot of room to add if he can continue the good feelings sent in Brisbane and improve his result from last year. So, if the total of 95 he adds today is taken as a reference, Nadal will add another 45 (for 140) if he reaches the third round, 135 in total if he reaches the round of 16 (for 235 ) and 315 (for 405) if he reaches the rooms. This is because Australia gives 90 points for the third round, 180 for the round of 16 and 360 for reaching the quarterfinals.

used to, yes, We will have to see how Nadal feels physically after the problems suffered in the latter part of his match with Thompson. In the case of coming to the good vibes he sends so far, in principle, only the semifinals, which will mean 675 additional points to what he has now in the table (they give 720, but Nadal will lose those 45 points. of last year), would allow him to enter the top100. Of course, That goal still seems to be in the longer term for Nadal who will have the challenge of testing himself in five sets. to see how your body responds.