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Nadal to play in Rio Open

Xinhua, October 23, 2015 Adjust font size:

Spain's Rafael Nadal on Thursday confirmed he will play in February's Rio Open on his favored clay surface.

The 14-time Grand Slam winner won the inaugural edition of the ATP 500 event in 2014 before being eliminated by Italy's Fabio Fognini in the semifinals of this year's tournament.

"The Rio Open is an important event on the tennis calendar in a special country," the 29-year-old said in a statement. "I have developed a great relationship with the Brazilian public over the last two years and I love going back there."

Nadal endured a frustrating 2015, failing to win a Grand Slam for the first time in a calendar year since 2004.

The 2016 Rio Open will be played at the Brazilian Jockey Club from Feb. 15 to 21. Endi