Pictures from Rafael Nadal’s practice session with Mikhail Youzhny on Day 9 of the 2014 Australian Open, prior to the Quarterfinals.
Rafa defeated Kei Nishikori in the fourth round and will play Grigor Dimitrov in the Quarterfinals at the end of the day session on Wednesday 22 January.
During the practice session on Tuesday 21 January, Rafa’s left hand appeared to be wrapped in more tape than usual following his fourth round match, but it didn’t seem to impair Rafa in any way during his practice.
Rafa warming up his left arm
Taped up fingers and palm
Rafa’s still smiling
Team Rafa watching on
Mikhail Youzhny – showing he was there
Uncle Toni
Hopefully there will be a 14 Aus Open symbol on next year’s trainers to go with 09
Closely inspecting his left hand
Everyone gets a look at Rafa’s left hand
Until next time
Grand Slam Gal
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