Watch Rafa play right-handed...

Featuring in CNN's 'Open Court' programme this Thursday, Rafael Nadal is back on grass - but with both a new grip and swing - tackling a different kind of ball

He may be swinging his customary Babolat Aero Pro Drive GT in New York this week - searching for the first US Open title that would seal his ‘career slam’ - but Rafael Nadal will be making a stick change on Thursday – opting for a golf club instead.

The eight-time Grand Slam champ features in CNN’s September edition of ‘Open Court’, caddying on the golf course before showing off his own talents with a club.

The 30-minute programme, presented by Pat Cash, also sees former Wimbledon champ Cash take a lesson from Nick Bollettieri, as well as paying a visit to John McEnroe’s new tennis academy in New York.

You can check out Rafa in golf attire on CNN on Thursday 9th September at 12:30 BST.

The programme is repeated at 17:30 BST, then again on Saturday 11th September at 07:30 and 21:00 BST; Sunday 12th September at 04:30, 08:30 and 16:00 BST and Monday 13th September at 02:30 BST.

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