Despite withdrawing from the Brisbane International, Rafael Nadal will stay in the city until Saturday so all the fans will be able to see him practising just like they did earlier today. What a nice gesture from Rafa to make Aussie fans happy and to give them an opportunity to enjoy in his tennis!
Here are a few photos from Wednesday’s practice session.
EPA2217. BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA), 02/01/2019.- El tenista español Rafael Nadal entrena en una de las pistas del Centro de Tenis de Queensland en Brisbane (Australia) hoy, 2 de enero de 2019. El tenista prepara su participación en el torneo internacional de tenis de Brisbane. EFE/ Darren England SOLO USO EDITORIAL PROHIBIDO SU USO EN AUSTRALIA Y NUEVA ZELANDA
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Rafael Nadal of SPain during a practise session during day four of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
epa07257927 Rafael Nadal of Spain is seen during a practice session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, 02 January 2019. EPA-EFE/DARREN ENGLAND EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Rafael Nadal of SPain during a practise session during day four of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
epa07258079 Rafael Nadal of Spain during a practice session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, 02 January 2019. EPA-EFE/DARREN ENGLAND EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Rafael Nadal of SPain during a practise session during day four of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain is seen during a practice session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, 02 January 2019. EPA-EFE/ EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT, Image: 404967142, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia, TEMP EPA
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Rafael Nadal of SPain during a practise session during day four of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain is seen during a practice session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, 02 January 2019. EPA-EFE/ EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT, Image: 404967141, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia, TEMP EPA
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 02: Rafael Nadal of SPain during a practise session during day four of the 2019 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 02, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
epa07258080 Rafael Nadal of Spain during a practice session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia, 02 January 2019. EPA-EFE/DARREN ENGLAND EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
EPA2217. BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA), 02/01/2019.- El tenista español Rafael Nadal entrena en una de las pistas del Centro de Tenis Queensland antes de anunciar en rueda de prensa su retirada del torneo internacional de tenis de Brisbane (Australia) hoy, 2 de enero de 2019. EFE/ Darren England SOLO USO EDITORIAL PROHIBIDO SU USO EN AUSTRALIA Y NUEVA ZELANDA
Had the pleasure of watching Rafa practice yesterday. That was amazing. After the practice he had a hit with some lucky people. He was so accommodating and gracious. Look forward to seeing Rafa in Melbourne. Go Rafa 😊😊
Lucky you. Hope you will be able to see him until Saturday one more time in Brisbane.
I was so happy just to watch Rafa practise on two occasions, even more so when you signed your autobiography for me, goid luck for AO would like nothing better than to see you do well, more importantly keep your body healthy I wish to see you play many more years of tennis Vamos Rafa 🤗🤗💪💪💪💪
Stay strong Rafa and listen to your body. You will come back this I am sure of!!
VAMOS SWEETHEART & A HAPPY 2019 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) LOVE YOUR GREAT INTERFVIEW AND YOUR GORGEOUS PRACTICE PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) ENJOY EVERYTHING & HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) KEEP SMILING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT YOU ARE BACK, PREPARING, AND ENJOYING YOUR TIME IN AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) WHEN WE MISS SEEING YOU PLAY, WE ENJOY VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS AND FULL MATACH REPLAYS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL TENNIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) HAVE ABEAUTIFUL YEAR SWEETHEART AND ENJOY LOTS OF FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) YOU ARE STRONG & HANDSOME AS EVER, AND YOU LOOK GORGEOUS PRACTICING……..SO PASSIONATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) HAVE ABEAUTIFUL EVENING AND A GREAT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) LOTS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS AND VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Vamos Rafa <3
Delayed New Year’s wish (healthy Rafa). You are so caring, but please put LEG first, fans second!!
Rafa is truly one amazing guy who would go to great length to keep his fans happy. Despite the injury, he literally still had the time to stick around and show what a great guy he is. You can’t ask for anything more.
VAMOS RAFA. We hope to see you soon.
You are No. 1 to me.
No. 1 always and forever to all of us 🙂
Thank you for all you’ve done and continued to do for Rafa fans! Happy New Year!
You’re welcome. Happy New Year!