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Nadal to play at Queen's

ESPN staff
March 11, 2010
Rafael Nadal is on the comeback trail following injury © Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal has handed a major boost to Queen's as he will use the event as his prep for Wimbledon.

Nadal missed out on the chance to defend his crown at Queen's in 2009 on account of injury and there had been doubt as to his summer schedule as he feels his way back to fitness.

The Spaniard returns to action following six weeks on the sidelines at Indian Wells this week but is already planning his route towards Wimbledon.

Nadal claims he is hugely motivated to make an impact on grass, having been the dominant force on the surface in 2008 with wins at Queen's and Wimbledon.

"We have worked during the pre-season to recover the form which I had when I arrived in Australia. I feel strong and my knees do not hurt me," Nadal said this week. "Now I just want to compete."

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