Here are a few photos from Rafael Nadal’s Sunday practice session in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain practices with coaches, Carlos Moya and Francisco Roig, on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
An impressive opening match. As the seeds tumble, may Rafa stay tall and strong.
Nice warm up for Rafa! Our champ did it in straight sets, no sweat:)
How could Thiem lose in the first round??!! I still have the goosebumps from his outstanding performance in the first set bagel against Rafa in last years QF.
Don’t need no drama this year Rafa. Stay sharp, stay strong, one down, six more to go!
I was surprised to see how badly he lost but then post match Thiem revealed that he is still feeling the effects from the same virus that led him to pull out of Cincy. Wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping he hasn’t infected anyone at the US Open.
Well done champ. Keep it up
Hey everyone… What a day!!! Tsis struggled today and Thiem…what a shocker. Zverev almost lost. Went 5 sets…This clears a huge path for our boy..
And speaking of Rafa … I’m here watching it live … Hope you are all getting in on TV. He’s looking so sharp… So far..so good…
Enjoy the match Marileena🤗
Thanks… Wish you were all here… We’d have a blast!
Btw… Arthur Ashe – Roof is open. It’s very comfortable in here… Rafa looks gorge in all black… And he just won the first set… 6-3
Nice 👍
I heard it is Carlos’ birthday today, Rafa is in a hurry so they all can celebrate his BD🎂🥳
Great match by Rafa, well done👏❤️
Yeah Marileena, so far so good. Best of luck and positive energy to our boy. Vamos💪💪💪
Yeah Marileena, Rafa looking sharp. Best of luck and positive energy for our boy. Vamos 💪💪💪
Both Tsitsipas and Thiem are out having lost in the first round. All I can say is WOW.
Good luck to my No. 1 tennis champion Rafa for tonight’s match and through to the final. Avoid doorframes and moving cameras: Wimby 2017 and FO 2019 respectively. Scrambled eggs are not on the menu.
Stay healthy and win it all.
RAFA ROCKS
Rafa heard you, Margo👍
🎾🏸🏆🥇
Rafa is an over achiever and he’s still ROCKING
Do I go to bed, get up early and watch the match on Amazon Prime before work, or do I watch it live – it starts just after midnight UK time- and hope it’s not a long 5-setter? Can’t decide!!
The trophy is ours. All the best champ 💪💪💪vamos
Very eager for your first match!
I’m keeping my fingers cross for Rafa to win his long overdue 4th US Open title.
I see he is well and rested to play
Good luck on the tournament.
VAMOS RAFA No 1 to us all.
Good luck Rafa vamosssssssssssss all the way love ❤️ 🇺🇸💪🎾😘❤️🇺🇸💪🎾😘😘🌎
You got this!!!!!!!
Vamos Rafa!!!!!!
Go for it champ. Can’t wait for the start of the tournament <3
Practice makes perfect👍
Looking forward to see you on court soon Rafa🤗
🍀💪❤️