In Brisbane for his season opener, Rafael Nadal shares a post-Christmas treat with fans worldwide through these practice photos. Beyond his smile lies the evident joy of being Down Under and back on the court.
Our champ practiced on Show Court Two on Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to hit with World No. 8 Holger Rune on Pat Rafter Arena later in the evening.
Here’s to hoping jet lag won’t linger for too long. Vamos Rafa!
We've missed you so much ❤️@RafaelNadal | #BrisbaneTennis pic.twitter.com/vBnU0muP5b
— Eurosport (@eurosport) December 28, 2023
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I missed his smile so much😍
OK. Mr logistic time.
If you look at the ATP website or the Brisbane tournament website, there’s no draw available yet, not that strange. Still 3 days away. It’s 32 players in the singles.
Biggest risk would be Holger Rune, I think.
I want to see Rafa play Murray, let’s party like it’s 2016.
The Brisbane International draw will take place at 9am AEST, Saturday 30 December.
So good to see our Champ back on the courts, stay healthy Rafa, Vamos 💕
D KING is BACK……BEWARE u all …….VAMOS🥎👑🦬
Let him win a few matches first. No need to put extra pressure on him. Everyone will be keenly watching.