The intrigue surrounding the fitness of world No.2 Rafael Nadal has not subsided, with the Spaniard quietly practising away from the public gaze a few days out from his round one Australian Open match.
Only photographers were allowed to get a short glimpse of Nadal training on Saturday as the 20-time grand slam winner battles to overcome a lower back injury.
The public and journalists were kept at a distance with photographers only allowed a five minute window to shoot some pictures, but a source lucky enough to see Nadal step out onto court said he was not noticeably impeded.
Rafael Nadal in training on Saturday. Credit:Getty Images
Nadal was practicing on John Cain Arena with 17-year-old compatriot Carlos Alcaraz , who some have anointed as the heir apparent to the Spanish legend.
