Rafael Nadal will face former US Open champion Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Brisbane International in a tough return to the ATP Tour after almost a year off due to injury.
Thiem, a former world No 3 who was beaten by Nadal in the 2018 and 2019 French Open finals, battled through two tough qualifying rounds to make the main draw.
Like Nadal, he has also struggled with injury and fell to 352 in the world in 2022 following a right wrist tear. He is currently ranked 98.
The two men have played 15 times, with Nadal winning nine and Thiem six.
However, the Austrian has won their past two encounters at the ATP Tour Finals in 2020 and the Australian Open the same year.
They will play on Tuesday.
NADAL LOSES COMEBACK DOUBLES MATCH IN BRISBANE
Rafael Nadal's first match back after a 12-month injury layoff ended in defeat when he and doubles partner Marc Lopez went down to Australian pair Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell on Sunday.
The Australian duo were too consistent, winning their Brisbane International first round-match 6-4, 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena.
Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem.