Now officially the World No. 1, Rafael Nadal is in Shanghai, ready to start his bid for another Masters 1000 tournament there. Here are some pictures from his arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and a couple at his hotel.

With his trusty travel companion – his Babolat racquet bag

Looking handsome as always

Always happy to see a tennis ball

And always happy to see fans!

Rafa looks good here

With M&Ms…the chocolate kind

Nice smile

Nice smile..contd…

Flowers for Rafa

At the Hilton, with his intepreter

Glad he doesn’t play tennis with his right hand! So many autographs, it has to hurt!

Photos: Hilton Hotel – QQ @ 小花儿; Airport – Weibo @SelinaCLN, @Rafantasy @rafa吧, all via @chidoufen