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Andrey Rublev returns to Rafael Nadal. EPA
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Andrey Rublev of Russia during their group stage match at the ATP Finals in London. EPA
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Andrey Rublev reacts during his group stage match against Spain's Rafael Nadal. Reuters
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Spain's Rafael Nadal returns against Russia's Andrey Rublev in their men's singles round-robin match on day one of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London. AFP
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Andrey Rublev of Russia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Andrey Rublev of Russia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev after their match. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves to Andrey Rublev. EPA
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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal after winning his group stage match against Andrey Rublev. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal returns to Andrey Rublev. EPA
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Andrey Rublev returns to Rafael Nadal. EPA
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Andrey Rublev of Russia during their group stage match at the ATP Finals in London. EPA
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Andrey Rublev reacts during his group stage match against Spain's Rafael Nadal. Reuters
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Spain's Rafael Nadal returns against Russia's Andrey Rublev in their men's singles round-robin match on day one of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London. AFP
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Andrey Rublev of Russia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Andrey Rublev of Russia. EPA
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Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev after their match. EPA
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Rafael Nadal serves to Andrey Rublev. EPA
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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his group stage match against Russia's Andrey Rublev. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal after winning his group stage match against Andrey Rublev. Reuters
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Rafael Nadal returns to Andrey Rublev. EPA
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Andrey Rublev returns to Rafael Nadal. EPA
ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal makes 'positive start' in London with win over Andrey Rublev
Nadal beats Russian 6-3, 6-4 victory and takes on Thiem next
Reuters
16 November, 2020
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