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Rafael Nadal Limbers up for Rio Defense and Carnival
The Rio Open begins on Monday but Rafael Nadal arrived early to learn about the carnival and get a feel of the energy in the colourful city.
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Rio de Janeiro:
Rafael Nadal flew into Brazil Wednesday to defend his title at the Rio Open -- but also to experience first-hand "the incredible energy" of the city's world-famous carnival.
"I really want to learn about the carnival in Rio. It has an incredible energy, carnival here is like a religion," the world number three from Spain told reporters shortly after his arrival.
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"I was always fascinated by the carnival and was eager to see it live. It will be a show," said Nadal, who will join a parade on Sunday with compatriot David Ferrer and Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten.
The Rio Open begins on Monday.
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