Rafael Nadal Returns at Brisbane International 

By- Naiteek Bhatt

Nadal returned to singles competition with a win over Dominic Thiem

Nadal Beat Theim 7-5,6-1 in the round of 32 at the Brisbane International

It was the Spaniard's first singles match in nearly a year

Nadal was sidelined with Hip issues after last year's Australian Open Exit

Nadal Returned to action with a doubles Loss alongside Marc Lopez on Sunday

But the Spaniard saved the best for his singles return on Tuesday to advance