No rest for Rafael Nadal who’s back on court working hard. Here are some photos from his first practice in Rome.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain has his wrist taped up ahead of a practice session during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain prctises, as his coach Toni Nadal looks on during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain prctises, as his coach Toni Nadal looks on during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain prctises, as his coach Toni Nadal looks on during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafa Nadal of Spain practises during day two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks to Rafael Nadal of Spain ahead of a training session on Day Two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
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ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices during a training session on Day Two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
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ROME, ITALY – MAY 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices during a training session on Day Two of The Internazionali BNL d’Italia 2016 on May 09, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)
All the very best Rafa! The way u have been playing, I’m sure that ull do well in French open too !
RAFA A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR WRIST PLEASE GOD YOUR OK,
IF YOU START TO HURT STOP AT ONCE OK !!!
BUT YOU PLAYED SO WELL LAST WEEK I FEEL MURREY MIGHT BE LOSING TO YOU NEXT TIME , ANYWAY GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK AND I MEAN BACK XXX
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……….
All the very best of luck sweet Rafa and take good care of yourself 😘😊🍀💕
VAMOS champ 🎾💪👑🏆
Please tell us if Rafa is having problems with his wrist? I am praying for youRafa. God bless n keep you healthy n fit. Vamos Rafa. Your Aussie Abuela. 👑🏆🎈🎈😇😇
RAFA I am praying that your wrist is just fine,and that you are going to be your amazing self on clay.
Get those passing forehands wripping passed your oponent and you will be singing and smiling like the humble, caring person that you are,
Love and prayers for wrist,
AlaineXX
No more drop shots… reason you lost to Murray.. No more practicing with players you are going to have to play… It gives them insight to your game plan! Mix-up you serves and you will be lifting a trophy on Sunday!! Remember you are the king of clay and the most famous Athlete in Spain… plus a global icon!! Feel all the love and positive energy that is directed to you !! Love love love you win or lose! Best of luck I will be rooting for you….Vamos Rafa!!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm…………….
Good luck and vamos Rafa!
For a long time Rafa is taped on his left wrist. Normally he wears a sweatband over it, but sometimes you can see it a little bit.
Good luck for Rome. Vamos Rafa!!!
I love to see him serve a hundred and thirty from time to time. Injuries can affect confidence. Djokovic has had an injury free run and Federer too until recently. Nadal needs to consider having outside input in being able to beat Murray and Djokovic.
Rafa beat Murray just 2 weeks ago at Monte Carlo
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This is likely to be a short tournament for Rafa.
Because he’d be out in the Quarters once he meets Djokovic – so sad!
Just what Rafa does not need, a wrist injury! I sure hope it was just a precaution. Rafa has the worst draw I have ever seen, except Roger’s might be even worst.
Va,os Rafa con calma
Stay focussed; good luck-no player knows clay the way you do. Keep some surprises in store for those who think they know your playbook! Vamos, Rafael!👊👍👊👍👊👍👊👍💪💪💪🏆♥️
How handsome does he look in that colour – wow!!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmnnnn…………
Doesn’t look good – injured already! Or just an old injury playing up?
Fuck >:( Is he injured or what, could someone give me an answer?
Need to practice drop shot
Please update on his wrist
I am concerned
Prayers for u rafa
Not feeling well….dont play
Can’t wait to see u playing
Vamos rafa
Stay healthy…stay calm