Rafael Nadal has stepped back onto the tennis court exactly one year after announcing his emotional retirement at the Davis Cup Finals. Marking the anniversary, he posted a video on social media that quickly drew attention. In the clip, he shares a light-hearted practice session with rising WTA player Alexandra Eala .

Eala, now 20, graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy and has enjoyed a remarkable surge this season. She began the year ranked well outside the top 140 but has climbed to a career-best position of world No. 50. Her return to the Mallorcan academy for a training hit with Nadal made the moment even more meaningful.

Rafa Nadal practicing with Alexandra Eala at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Great to see this legend back on a tennis court.

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