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The Spaniard's fear of animals is well-documented, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying adorable encounters with Australia's famous fauna over the years.
Published Jan 09, 2024
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Nadal cuddles up to Dian the Koala in Brisbane.
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Nadal hugged the baby koala before making his Brisbane debut in 2017.
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Though the quokka wasn't quite cooperating, Nadal's 2020 'quokka selfie' still turned out adorable.
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Nadal with baby penguins in 2011, and with a southern white rhino in 2018.
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