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Is Rafael Nadal a Secret Taylor Swift Fan? The Spaniard’s Subtle Hints Showcase a Real Possibility

Published 02/19/2024, 9:35 PM EST

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Spaniard tennis star Rafael Nadal is speculated to be a fan of famous pop singer Taylor Swift. A recent gesture of the Spanish tennis legend has brought this speculation among fans. The pop singer is said to be equally charmed by Nadal’s performance, not just from Rafael Nadal’s end. Fans say Taylor Swift’s rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce is a big fan of the Federer-Nadal duo and was hooked on their matches.

Despite all, Nadal never acknowledged Swift’s name as his favorite singer. However, he doesn’t need to make a verbal confirmation since one of his recent gestures led fans that way. Now rumors are brewing that Swift and her boyfriend Kelce might attend Nadal’s retirement match too. So, does Rafa also feel impressed by Taylor Swift’s music?

Spanish tennis stalwart Rafael Nadal intrigued his fans by grooving to Taylor Swift’s music

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The official Instagram profile of Rafael Nadal recently shared a clip of the tennis maestro practicing on the court for the upcoming Indian Wells and Las Vegas tournaments. Fans spotted Nadal in a fluorescent green t-shirt and black shorts, improvising on his tennis game. However, what intrigued fans was Nadal’s selection of the song for the clip. The song was Ready For it? by Taylor Swift.

 

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However, this is not the first time the Spaniard chose Taylor Swift’s famous song for his video. In 2022, Nadal shared a glimpse of his Nitto ATP tour on his Instagram profile, and the same song was added to the video.

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The presence of Taylor Swift’s same song in both videos sparked the question among fans that he might like Swift’s music.

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If Nadal is truly a Swiftie then it is delightful news for Swift’s tennis fans. Given that the single and her boyfriend are also Nadal fans, we might see the celebrity couple gracing their presence at Rafael Nadal’s matches very soon.

Except for electronic music Rafa’s playlist is pretty versatile

From Opera to classical music, Nadal is a music devotee. Previously, he said about his music choices- “I can listen opera, I can listen classic music, pop, rock. It is true that electronic music is not my one that is the only music I can’t. But the rest of the things depends on the moment, depends of the mood you are in.” From Mozart to Dua Lipa, Nadal’s playlist is truly enchanting for his fans. However, he still prefers to keep a distance from the electronic music.

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Admitting his love for music, Nadal said-“I have my iPods. With me, almost all the time, because when you are on the plane, just before the matches usually with music because I like almost everything.”

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Upasana Banerjee is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in major trends within the tennis world, Upasana's keen eye captures newsworthy moments in the world of sports. Her adept information mining makes her a go-to source for insights into players' lives.
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