Rafael Nadal features at the Rio Open on Sky Sports
Thursday 18 February 2016 15:26, UK
Rafael Nadal returns to Sky Sports as the top seed at the Rio Open, with the beautiful Copacabana as the backdrop.
The annual ATP 500 event in Brazil is live on Sky Sports from February 15-17 and you can find further details here.
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Spain's 14-time Grand Slam winner is the main attraction as he builds towards the French Open which he has historically dominated.
Nadal, currently fifth in the ATP world rankings, won the inaugural Rio Open two years ago but must get past his compatriot David Ferrer, the world No 6, who returns as the defending champion.
Ferrer defeated Fabio Fognini in last year's final and the enigmatic Italian joins the line-up to seek revenge.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the world No 9, and John Isner, the world No 12, will also touch down in Brazil to compete for the ATP points at stake.
The Rio Open is a clay court tournament played at the Jockey Club, a stone's throw from the stunning Copacabana Beach.
Fourth seed John Isner will be in action on the opening day, taking on Guido Pella, while seventh seed Fognini faces British No 2 Aljaz Bedene.
Watch day one of the Rio Open this Monday night at 7pm on Sky Sports 3. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV.
