PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal Begins ATP Cup Preparations In Perth

Rafael Nadal went straight to work in his bid to lead Team Spain at the ATP Cup trophy. Spain will face Georgia, Japan and Uruguay in Group B.

Rafa’s first goal is to acclimatise to Australian conditions to give reigning Davis Cup champions and pre-tournament favourites Spain the best shot possible of winning the inaugural 24-nation ATP Cup.

Hopefully we arrive in good shape. We have five days to practice well before the competition. We are looking forward to play good here in the ATP Cup and then we are going to have one week in Melbourne before the (Open) to start to prepare. We are excited to be here and to compete well at this great event. I have been to Brisbane a couple of times (as a warm-up to the Australian Open). This time Perth. I am excited to know a different place,” Rafa said.

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  2. Rafa good luck this year Congratulations 2020 is yours vamossssssssss champ we love you 👍🇺🇸🎾❤️😘👍🇺🇸🎾❤️😘and HAPPY New Year 🎊🎆🎈 🥂🎉🎊🍷🍾🍸🎈🥂🎉🎊🍷🍾🥂🎉🎊🍷🍾🍸

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  4. Welcome to Perth Rafa, Team Spain , Maria n Nadal family n Happy New Year. I am your 84 year old self adopted Aussie Grandmother n have waited over 15 years to see you play in person Rafa! My children gave me the best Christmas Gift of tickets to the Tennis on 4/1, 6/1 n 8/1 when Spain play! I do hope i am close enough for you to hear me cheer you on “Vamos Rafa”! I would have been at the Airport to welcome you had I known when you were arriving as I only live 5 minutes away! 😥 I am so excited Rafa I do hope my heart holds out! Joking. God Bless n Vamos Rafa. Your Aussie Abuela Nan Shirley (this is what my grandchildren call me). King of Clay, No.1 Tennis Champ, No.1, No.1, No.1 n No.1 Fantastic Guy!! 🐂🏆🏆👑🎉🎉💥💥

  5. Vamos team
    Spain 🇪🇸 Western Australia is beautiful. It’s a sports mad city and I’m sure that Rafa will win many more fans

  6. Rafa with beard stubble. Handsome.

    Australia is experiencing record-breaking heat especially in Perth and Sydney. That means wildfires and dangerously high temperatures. Be safe all of you.

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