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Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a backhand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Getty
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Rafael Nadal during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal during training. Getty
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Rafael Nadal takes a break during training. Getty
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Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a backhand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Getty
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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Getty
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Rafael Nadal during a training session ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal during training. Getty
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Rafael Nadal takes a break during training. Getty
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Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
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Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session at Monte-Carlo Country Club. Getty
Rafael Nadal 'in good shape' for return at Monte Carlo Masters after long layoff
Spaniard aiming for his 12th title in Monaco having not played since the Australian Open in February
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11 April, 2021
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