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Rafael Nadal serves against Jason Kubler. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain after winning his match against Jason Kubler of Australia 6-1, 6-2 at the Brisbane International on Thursday, January 4, 2024. AP
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his men's singles match against Jason Kubler of Australia. AFP
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Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Jason Kubler of Australia. EPA
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Jason Kubler of Australia plays a forehand against Rafael Nadal of Spain. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Jason Kubler. EPA
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand against Jason Kubler. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal of Spain after his win against Jason Kubler of Australia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves against Jason Kubler. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain after winning his match against Jason Kubler of Australia 6-1, 6-2 at the Brisbane International on Thursday, January 4, 2024. AP
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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his men's singles match against Jason Kubler of Australia. AFP
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Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return. AFP
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Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Jason Kubler of Australia. EPA
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Jason Kubler of Australia plays a forehand against Rafael Nadal of Spain. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Jason Kubler. EPA
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand against Jason Kubler. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal of Spain after his win against Jason Kubler of Australia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves against Jason Kubler. AFP
Rafael Nadal: Retirement creeps ever closer after latest injury withdrawal
Spanish great was forced to pull out of Indian Wells, raising further questions about whether this will be his final season
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