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Nadal admits fitness 'far-from-perfect' after rib injury

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Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his second-round match against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann [Reuters, James Gourley]

Rafa Nadal said his fitness was "far from perfect" as he prepares to return to action after a debilitating rib injury that has left him racing against time to get back to peak condition for the French Open.

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