Apart from his 20 Grand Slam titles, beast-like competitiveness, and never-give-up attitude, the hair of Rafael Nadal also gets much attention. And now, it has once again caught the center of attention as the tennis legend wore a new wig.
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Recently, the 35-year-old Spaniard was in attendance for his documentary film and podcast presentation at his Rafa Nadal Academy. There, he also congratulated Daniel Rincon for winning the US Open 2021 boys’ singles title.
Later on, the Academy’s official Twitter posted pictures of the event. And that is when tennis fans noticed the new hair on Nadal.
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Following that, the fans took to Twitter to mock the Spaniard’s look. Some even got emotional looking at the champion embracing change.
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Twitter reacts to Rafael Nadal’s new wig
There were two kinds of reactions; fans amusing themselves and getting all teary. First, let’s look at the hit Rafael Nadal got on his new hair.
the wig plzzz
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Indeed, it was raining Gifs on this new update from the Spaniard. Some internet experts also tried to guess what kind of wig it was.
Rat and this swoop 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Hi wig!!!!
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Conversely, the other side of fans found their way to respond to Nadal. While one wrote, “Not the two-tone swoop,” the other cried, “He didn’t go to treat his foot guys; he went for hair transplant.”
not the two tone swoop 😭😭
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
He didn't go to treat his foot guys, he went for hair transplant 😭😭
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Moreover, one fan even tried to use sarcasm over the hair. He said, “His hair grew back after taking a break from tennis for like two months.”
his hair grew back after taking a break from tennis for like 2 months <3
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Here are some other notable reactions to Nadal’s new hair.
this girl missed the last 2 slams he knew he'd lose so he could get a wig 💀💀💀😂😂😂
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
@dunkandserve The day after we were talking about players hair 😭💀💀didn’t you say Rafa could buy hair lmaoooo
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
not nadal wearing a wig 😭
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
Rafa got himself a new wig?!
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
The hair😭😭😭
A 20-time Grand Slam champion and a Junior Grand Slam winner. Yesterday @RafaelNadal congratulated Dani Rincón on his success in New York during the presentation of the documentary and podcasts that will be released on @primevideosport, @MovistarPlus and @audible_com. VAMOS!
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When will Rafael Nadal play on the tennis tour again?
Unfortunately, Nadal will not play anymore in the 2021 season, citing a foot injury. However, he is positive to return soon on the court in the 2022 season.
USA Today via Reuters
Aug 5, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand against Lloyd Harris of South Africa (not pictured) during the Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Additionally, the Spaniard also missed Wimbledon and the US Open 2021 tournaments. But because Novak Djokovic lost in New York, he, Federer, and Djokovic all have 20 Grand Slams each.
Hence, the GOAT race will once again resume in 2022. Let’s see who becomes the first of the big three to reach the 21st Grand Slam milestone.
Who do you think will win become the first man to win their 21st Grand Slam? Also, what do you think about Nadal’s new hair?
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