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Rafael Nadal serves to Andy Murray during practice. EPA
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Spain's Rafael Nadal during practice ahead of the Brisbane International at the Queensland Tennis Centre on Saturday, December 30, 2023. EPA
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Rafael Nadal is preparing for his comeback after a year away from tennis due to a hip injury. EPA
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Rafael Nadal with coach Carlos Moya at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane. EPA
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Rafael Nadal has been training with Andy Murray in Brisbane. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal is preparing for a comeback at the Brisbane International. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves to Andy Murray during practice. EPA
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Spain's Rafael Nadal during practice ahead of the Brisbane International at the Queensland Tennis Centre on Saturday, December 30, 2023. EPA
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Rafael Nadal is preparing for his comeback after a year away from tennis due to a hip injury. EPA
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Rafael Nadal with coach Carlos Moya at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane. EPA
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Rafael Nadal has been training with Andy Murray in Brisbane. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal is preparing for a comeback at the Brisbane International. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves to Andy Murray during practice. EPA
Rafael Nadal prepares for long-awaited comeback in Brisbane - in pictures
The Spaniard makes his return after almost a year on the sidelines due to a hip injury
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30 December, 2023
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