Rafael Nadal app launched for tennis hopefuls

Former world number one Rafael Nadal has offered his skills and knowledge in a new tennis app.

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy App, created by Vstrator, has been launched in an attempt to teach tennis hopefuls strokes and serves adopted by the Spaniard.

The app offers tutorials and coaching tools, which will allow users to compare their style to that of Nadal, who is currently ranked fifth in the world.

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old is due to make his comeback to the court following a seven-month absence with a knee injury at an ATP 250 event in Brazil tonight.