Rafael Nadal's Aus Open hopes cop cruel blow after testing positive for COVID-19

Rafael Nadal's hopes of appearing in next month's Australian Open looks to be in doubt after the Spanish superstar tested positive for COVID-19.

While Nadal's name is on the entry list for the Australian Open, which starts on January 17, his participation has remained a mystery.

The 20-time Grand Slam winner just stunned tennis fans earlier this week by conceding he wasn't a lock to compete.