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Some eager fans enter the Mubadala Village early to enjoy the grounds before the crowds flood in.
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There are plenty of games and activities outside of watching tennis to keep even the most energetic fans satisfied...
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... but some prefer a more traditional game in the immaculate Zayed Sports City grounds.
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UAE tennis fans are both loyal and resourceful in the hot Abu Dhabi sun.
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Say cheese: The Mubadala Tennis Village is full of energy and smiles.
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You can even take home a Daffy Duck, Pink Panther or SpongeBob SquarePants to remember the day.
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Budding tennis players of all ages put their skills to the test in one of the many Mubadalia Tennis Village games.
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When all the activity is too much, just head for the nearest tennis ball to take a breather.
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Even in his morning practice Rafael Nadal's coach gets every drop of energy out of the two-time Mubadala World Tennis Championship winner.
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After a season of injuries, Rafael Nadal's bazooka forehand looks back to its ominous best.
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Action! Rafael Nadal will have to work hard to prevent Novak Djokovic winning a fourth-straight Mubadala title in Abu Dhabi.
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Split loyalties: UAE tennis fans are spoilt for choice on who to support at this year's Mubadala World Tennis Championship.
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Fans take an opportunity to sit in shade as the mercury rises in Abu Dhabi, and the evening matches begin.
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Hard life: This couple find time to relax before Andy Murray takes on Feliciano Lopez in Day 1's first match.
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Mubadala Tennis fans get to meet the likes of Djokovic, Nadal and Murray, but have to wait their turn to get a cherished autograph or 'selfie'.
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What to do when your family or friends are queuing for autographs: Try and win a Pink Panther of course!
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On the spot: Feliciano Lopez is challenged by a member of the crowd to an impromptu tennis trivia quiz... and loses!
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Hold the bubbly! Rafael Nadal reveals to the press that yesterday he enjoyed a quiet meal with friends and family to bring in 2015.
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Clearly some fans are not playing the Mubadala World Championship games for the first time.
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Say cheese: Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi provides a family-friendly setting that is enjoyed by young and old alike.
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Local tennis prodigy Kareem Allaf is given the honour of warming-up with Andy Murray on the main court.
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Despite the nerves of playing with a two-time Slam winner, Allaf more than holds his own and gets Murray sweating!
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The Mubadala mascots deserve special praise for putting so many smiles on people's faces, especially with those suits in today's heat!
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Fans can't resist a last-minute snap with their heroes as they go into the stadium to watch the Mubadala World Tennis Championship stars in the flesh.
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Where's Nole? Djoko-mania hits Abu Dhabi as reigning Mubadala champion Novak Djokovic hits the village.