Reuters - Jet ski à Mallorca !
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6:25 PM on 07th June 2009
He's best known for being a dab hand on the tennis court.
But Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal proved he has some skills in the water too.
The 23-year-old sports star enjoyed a day of messing about on a jet ski with girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello in Majorca.
It is believed the silver and black Seadog was a gift for the tennis pro who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday.
Maria, 20, who is known as Xisca to her friends, stripped off to reveal her stunning figure in a brown bikini.
The pair then donned matching black life jackets before taking to the sea for an exhilarating high-speed ride.
Described by friends as an 'intelligent girl from a good family', Xisca is currently studying business in Majorca.
The couple have been dating for four years, but are usually eager to stay out of the public eye.
After going for a spin, the pair were joined by two male friends, who were keen to try out Rafael's new toy.
The champion tennis player indulged his pals with a ride around the bay on the back of his new toy.
Nadal could miss Wimbledon this year after withdrawing from next week's tournament at Queen's Club - seen as a warm-up to the main event - due to a persistent knee injury.