Tip of the Day: Use the return to neutralize, challenge and attack the server—and maintain your position

Rafael Nadal took a break from tennis at the China Open in Beijing to play some pool with Chinese swimmer Ning Zetao. Not surprisingly, the talented Spaniard was not half bad, eventually winning the contest.

It's always a treat seeing Nadal do anything competitive, even if it doesn't involve a racquet.

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While the world No. 4 is still a force to be reckoned with on tour, he may have a future career (or at least hobby) waiting in the wings.

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Nadal plays pool with Chinese swimmer Ning Zetao

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