Barcelona Open: Not Rafael Nadal but His Son Turns ‘Star of the Show’ As Tennis Fans Drop Exhilarating Reactions
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Rafael Nadal‘s son takes after his father. The tennis legend’s little son, who was recently spotted in the stand with his mother, stole the show as his father made his clay court comeback. Although the audience was initially captivated by Rafa’s performance, they were also drawn to the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s son.
Despite the former world number one’s strong start at the Barcelona Open, it’s not his on-court play that’s winning hearts online. Rather, a candid photo of Rafa Jr. having fun in the stands with his mother and aunt is causing a stir on the internet, charming tennis fans all over the world with his extreme cuteness.
Rafael Nadal’s son leaves tennis fans awestruck
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Recently, a tennis fan shared a picture of Junior watching his father play while his mother and aunt were busy doting on him. The tennis fans flooded the comment section with their comments about the 37-year-old Spaniard’s baby.
A fan could not hold her emotions and tagged him as the “cutest.”
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Omggggg he’s the cutest 😍😍😍
— kay nonsense (@atp4me) April 16, 2024
On the other hand, calling Rafa Junior adorable, another fan was ready to babysit him.
He is so adorable! I volunteer to babysit!
— Miragegrace (@Miragegrace1) April 16, 2024
Subsequently, a fan highlighted how his eyebrows are just like his father’s.
eyebrows just like dada
— zenitsu🍒 (@SPITMELIKE) April 16, 2024
One fan calls Rafa Junior the real star, making the “guys on court” look like simple scrubs in comparison.
Thats the star of the show actually. The guys on court are scrubs https://t.co/iZHGJMMeBv
— bae 🦄17 (@ohshoheis) April 16, 2024
Lastly, a fan detailed how the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s son wants to get on the court and hit some forehands just like his father.
Looks like he just wants to get on the court and hit some forehands like dad 😻 https://t.co/NyjK5Xbg2s
— Mahee, Ph.D., FHEA (@tkamal16) April 17, 2024
In a poignant moment during the Barcelona Open, Rafael Nadal’s son stated his desire to carry on his father’s tennis heritage. The young enthusiast’s resolve to follow in his father’s footsteps was captured on camera as he held a racket larger than himself, enthralling the spectators and sparking speculation about a budding tennis star in the making.
Nadal’s son’s interest in tennis
Rafa Jr.’s love for tennis is evident, and his quick development appears to match his ardor for the game. Although most junior players choose smaller racquets to facilitate their learning process, Nadal’s son has made the decision to forego this step.
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Baby Rafa Nadal holding a bigger sized racquet
Growing up so fast. 🥹
(via @clapsting)
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 14, 2024
Despite being a toddler, he bravely wielded a full-sized racquet at the Barcelona Open. This cute moment was caught on camera by The Tennis Letter, which wrote, “Baby Rafa Nadal holding a bigger sized racquet. Growing up so fast.🥹“
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It will be interesting to see how determined Rafa Junior is to follow in his father’s illustrious footsteps. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Nadal’s son? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Edited by:
Arijit Saha