WATCH: Rafael Nadal practices with Uncle Toni's son Joan

| by Alfredo Bassanelli

Rafael Nadal practices in his academy ahead of the US swing and he had an interesting sparing partner during his last practice.

Uncle Toni guided Rafael Nadal through majority of his career and stood by him during some of his biggest achievements. Now, he works with Felix Auger-Aliassime and doesn't spend as much time with his nephew as he used to.

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Moreover, Toni Nadal also has a son, Joan Nadal who is also a tennis player. When Rafael Nadal practiced in his academy recently, he played with Toni's son and therefore Joan got to practice with a player that any of his opponents would love to practice with.

Rafael Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam champion and he earned many of those trophies also thanks to his uncle. Therefore, Joan Nadal can be sure that he has the right people around him in his career as his cousin has the 22 Grand Slam title and his father coached him during majority of those wins.

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