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2016 - Secured his third championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
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2009 - Nadal made his first appearance in Abu Dhabi, losing to Andy Murray in the final. AFP
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2010 - His first triumph came the following year, getting the better of Robin Soderling in the final. AFP
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2011 (January) - Nadal defeated his great rival Roger Federer to win his second championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
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2011 (December) - Lost to David Ferrer in the semi finals. AFP
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2013 - Two years later, and another defeat to David Ferrer in the semis. AFP
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2015 - Defeated by Andy Murray in the semi finals. AFP
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2016 - Secured his third championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
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2009 - Nadal made his first appearance in Abu Dhabi, losing to Andy Murray in the final. AFP
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2010 - His first triumph came the following year, getting the better of Robin Soderling in the final. AFP
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2011 (January) - Nadal defeated his great rival Roger Federer to win his second championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
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2011 (December) - Lost to David Ferrer in the semi finals. AFP
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2013 - Two years later, and another defeat to David Ferrer in the semis. AFP
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2015 - Defeated by Andy Murray in the semi finals. AFP
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2016 - Secured his third championship in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Rafael Nadal 'feeling good' as he prepares for Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi
Spanish world No 2 is bidding for a record-extending fifth title at the pre-season tournament at Zayed Sports City
Graham Caygill
20 December, 2018
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