Rafael Nadal was out on the practice courts during the peak midday Abu Dhabi sun, hitting with Belgian David Goffin.

The Spaniard 14-time Grand Slam champion then conducted a coaching clinic with Mubadala youngsters before meeting UAE superstar Omar Abdulrahman for a knock-up on centre court.

Later on during the first day of the event, Andy Murray, who plays on Friday, met fans and signed autographs in the tennis village.

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Tickets to the 2016 Mubadala World Tennis Championship start from AED 50. Exclusive premier hospitality packages are also available including food and limited beverages, star player meet and greets and courtside seating starting from AED 1,400. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores.

For more information about the 2016 Mubadala Tennis World Championship, visit: www.mubadalawtc.com and www.facebook.com/mubadalaworldtennischampionship

 

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