Rafael Nadal on Monday began training for Wimbledon by practising on the grass courts used for the WTA Mallorca Open.
The King of Clay, a two-time Wimbledon champion, is expected to travel to London to continue his preparations for the grass court Grand Slam event, which starts on July 1.
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal arrives to train in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal arrives to train in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
epa07653847 Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal (R) chats with his coach, Carlos Moya (L), during a training session at the Country Club in Santa Posa, Mallorca, Spain, 17 June 2019, during the WTA Mallorca Open Tennis tournament. Nadal prepares for the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal trains in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca Open tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
GRAF9666. CALVIÁ (MALLORCA), 17/06/2019.- El tenista español Rafael Nadal ha iniciado este lunes en las pistas de hierba natural del Country Club de Santa Ponsa, sede del torneo femenino Mallorca Open, su preparación para competir en Wimbledon, tercer Grand Slam de la temporada. EFE/ Cati Cladera
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal trains in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca Open tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal training with his coach Carlos Moya in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
GRAF9672. CALVIÁ (MALLORCA), 17/06/2019.- El tenista español Rafael Nadal ha iniciado este lunes en las pistas de hierba natural del Country Club de Santa Ponsa, sede del torneo femenino Mallorca Open, su preparación para competir en Wimbledon, tercer Grand Slam de la temporada. EFE/ Cati Cladera
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal training with his coach Carlos Moya in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
CALVIA, SPAIN – JUNE 17: Rafa Nadal trains in the tracks of Santa Ponsa tennis club during the WTA Mallorca Open tennis tournament on June 17, 2019 in CALVIA, Spain. (Photo by Clara Margais/Getty Images)
Praying so hard that Rafa will win Wimbledon and make his 19th grand slam title. So want him to surpass Federer. Great wedding present to himself and Ziska. Waiting with bated breath and excitement for Wimbledon .
Yes, I’m still celebrating Rafa’s 12th Coupe. And 18th Slam.
“On Nadal saying Thiem is a great example for him and younger players, Dominic commented:
‘It’s amazing to hear that from [Rafa] him because he’s exactly the same, such a fair athlete.
Always gives his best, I guess, every day in practice and in every match, of course. So it’s an example, and it’s very nice to hear that from him.’”
[SOURCE: Excerpts from a Luigi Gatto article]
It’s quite obvious that Rafa and Dominic share a mutual admiration.
RAFA ROCKS
T deseo lo mejor para Wimbledom… T seguiremos.. SIEMPRE CONTIGO RAFA..
So happy to see you working on grass.the best of luck Rafa vamosssssssss champ good luck 💪💪💪🎾🎾🎾😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️
Yes super Rafa 27 degrees C 🌞Monday in Calvia 😀🌞 I told him I prefer him to play on the grass there and go to London at the last minute with Carlos under the sun. Queens was on his calendar for this week before but glad he décided not to go, make the most of the Med. 🌞🌴🍊🍋 Fiona in Paris
Best of luck for Wimbledon Rafa.. can’t wait to see you play on the grass.. Vamos 🤩😁🤗💪💪👊👊😍😍😍
Rafa always like-ed the grass! 🙂 Hope Wimbly likes him back this year.
Good to see after great RG championship! Vamos Rafa!
We all want Rafa to make Wimbledon #19, but does he have the stamina after the tough Frech Open?
So Do it RAFA Vamos!
Good luck and Vamos Rafa <3
Rafa said he loves playing on grass. I hope the grass of Wimbledon loves him back.
Happy to see him him smiling, relaxed and working on feeling the grass.
Wimbledon awaits you Rafa. Best of luck.
RAFA ROCKS