A few photos from Rafael Nadal’s Sunday practice.
Coach and former player Carlos Moya (R) talks to Spain’s Rafael Nadal during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Spain’s Rafael Nadal hits a shot during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Rafael Nadal hits a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal takes a drink during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Coach and former player Carlos Moya (L) talks to Spain’s Rafael Nadal during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Spain’s Rafael Nadal makes a forehand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves as as coach Carlos Moya looks on during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Rafael Nadal hits a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Jan. 14, 2017 – Source: Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal, left, takes his towel from coach Carlos Moya during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts with his coaches Toni Nadal (L) and former player Carlos Moya during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Rafael Nadal listens to coach Carlos Moya during a practice session ahead of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
YOU LOOK AMAZIING RAFA .BUT I THINK A NEW COACH WILL GIVE YOU A NEW POSPECTIVE, . UNCLE TONY SHOULD STEP BACK NOW, . YOU NEED A NEW IDEA.S WHICH I FEEL CARLOS WILL PROVIDE . YES IT MIGHT SEEM HARD AT FIRST,M BUT WHEN I WATCHED TOUR MATCH WITH MOYA, I IFELT YOU BOTH EQUAL. IN SPEED AND EXPERTISE GREAT TENNIS BEST I HAVE SEEM FOR A LONG,( FROM ALL TENNIS PLAYERS) SI YES OF COURSE YOU ARE A GREAT PLAYER , NO 1 AS FAR AS I AM
CONCERNED , I WISH YOU A GOOD GRAND SLAM WITH ALL MY BLESSINGS.XXXXXXX
Vamos Rafa!!!
Rafa, All the best for the Australian Open now with your team of uncle Tony, Carlos Moya, Francis Loig, and your phsio and trainer.
I saw you at the Fast 4 in Sydney and you looked very fit indeed.
Love and Prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
Modern game is all about service return, court position and service. If Moya can impress upon Rafa to return serve from the baseline similar to Andy, the rest of the game would go up a few notches – but it is difficult to make this transition – given Rafa’s long backswing. We will keep our fingers crossed!