Rafael Nadal will hope to make it third time lucky after signing up for The Queen’s Club Championships this summer.The world number one was forced to pull out of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament the last two years, suffering a wrist injury in 2016 and then prioritising rest after his French Open victory last summer.But, Nadal, the champion in 2008, intends to be in west London for this year’s tournament, which begins on June 18.He said: “I am very excited to communicate that I am going to come to Queen’s in 2018."It is going to be the 10th anniversary of my victory in 2008, it’s a great memory, winning there and three weeks later winning Wimbledon. It was an unforgettable year."I am very excited to be coming back and playing Queen’s again.”Stephen Farrow, Queen's tournament director, said: "We are delighted that Rafa is planning to return in 2018."His run 10 years ago, when he won at Roland Garros, Queen's and Wimbledon, will never be forgotten."To see him back at the top of the world rankings a decade later is a testament to his greatness and desire to achieve even more."

Nadal will be hoping his injuries will be fully healed by the time the summer tournaments come around, but even before then, he has the French Open to focus on.

The Spaniard was unfortunately forced to withdraw from the Australian Open last month, pulling out of his quarter-final match with Marin Cilic in the fifth and final set.

So far, Nadal is recovering well, and is looking to play in the Mexico Open, but his attentions will firmly be on the Grand Slams, and in particular, the French Open and Wimbledon.

Elsewhere, Andy Murray has a contract to play at The Queen's Club for the rest of his career, and is hoping to make his return from hip surgery.