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Nadal's Intensity Turns Wimbledon Practice into Comedy

3/20/2025

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During a light-hearted 2022 Wimbledon practice, Tommy Paul's coach, Brad Stine, found himself in a comical exchange with Rafael Nadal, who hilariously struggled to connect with Stine's ball feeds. Fellow players John Isner and Sam Querrey echoed the sentiment, admitting that Nadal's fierce intensity and powerful shots turned practice into a daunting challenge.

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During a light-hearted 2022 Wimbledon practice, Tommy Paul's coach, Brad Stine, found himself in a comical exchange with Rafael Nadal, who hilariously struggled to connect with Stine's ball feeds. Fellow players John Isner and Sam Querrey echoed the sentiment, admitting that Nadal's fierce intensity and powerful shots turned practice into a daunting challenge.