• Rafael Nadal hits a serve during a practice session at the Olympic Tennis Centre. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal hits a serve during a practice session at the Olympic Tennis Centre. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal stretches for the ball during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal stretches for the ball during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal hits a forehand during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal hits a forehand during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal tosses the ball up to serve during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal tosses the ball up to serve during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal hits a backhand during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal hits a backhand during a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal drops a towel on the back side of a practice court. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal drops a towel on the back side of a practice court. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal listens to his coach and uncle Toni Nadal. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal listens to his coach and uncle Toni Nadal. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal puts on a Spanish team jersey after a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal puts on a Spanish team jersey after a practice session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
  • Rafael Nadal wears an ice pack around his wrist following a training session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP
    Rafael Nadal wears an ice pack around his wrist following a training session. Roberto Schmidt / AFP

Rafael Nadal hits the practice courts in bid for fitness ahead of Rio 2016 — in pictures


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Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal hit the practice courts in Rio de Janeiro as he bids to get back to fitness in time for the start of the Olympic Games.

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