No rest for Rafael Nadal on Sunday!
Our champ wasted no time hitting the hard courts at Melbourne Park.
Here’s a few photos from his practice.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 17, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts January 18. REUTERS/Jason O’Brien TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during a practice session ahead the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, 17 January 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs from 18 to 31 January 2016. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/TRACEY NEARMY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal leans on the net as he talks to his coach Toni Nadal during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 17, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts January 18. REUTERS/Jason O’Brien
Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) is given some tennis balls from his Coach Toni Nadal during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, 17 January 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs from 18 to 31 January 2016. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal bounces a ball against his head during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 17, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts January 18. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Rafael Nadal of Spain follows through on a shot during a practice session, ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Rafael Nadal of Spain walks on the court during a practice session, ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Rafael Nadal of Spain takes a towel from his Coach Toni Nadal during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, 17 January 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs from 18 to 31 January 2016. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts as he takes a break during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 17, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts January 18. REUTERS/Jason O’Brien
Rafael Nadal of Spain during a practice session ahead the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, 17 January 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament runs from 18 to 31 January 2016. (España, Tenis) EFE/EPA/TRACEY NEARMY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal hits a shot as he sits in a chair during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 17, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts January 18. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Looks like a great practice
Vamos rafa
Had Rafa again problems with his foot?
Good morning to you. The heat must be a challenge. Best of luck to you. My champion. Go Rafa.
Thanks for a superb selection of photographs of Rafael.