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Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 1, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after sustaining an injury during his second round match against Italy’s Fabio Fognini REUTERS/Mike Segar

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Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 1, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after sustaining an injury during his second round match against Italy’s Fabio Fognini REUTERS/Mike Segar
The Spanish tennis star, Rafael Nadal, with his flawless performances on the court, has won a slew of fans. Additionally, Nadal has been lavishly praised in various works of art and pieces of literature. Notably, the renowned Harry Potter actor’s book, ‘Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman,’ perfectly describes the French Open champion’s prowess on the court.
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In his book, Rickman talked about some of, the most iconic performances of the 22-time singles Grand Slam champion. Being a huge fan of Nadal, Rickman openly revealed that he prefers Nadal’s openness to some of the greatest players including Roger Federer. As a result, a plethora of tennis fans were ecstatic when they found out ‘Severus Snape’ was a huge Nadal fan.
Fans react to Alan Rickman who was a huge Rafael Nadal fan
A tennis fan recently took note of Alan Rickman’s book in which he lavished praise on Rafael Nadal. The fan further used his online platform to reveal that he was hugely surprised when he found out the Harry Potter film series actor was a huge tennis fan. He stated, “Just finished reading this. Never knew Alan Rickman was such a big tennis fan! It’s clear he had impeccable taste too 😉”
Just finished reading this. Never knew Alan Rickman was such a big tennis fan! It’s clear he had impeccable taste too 😉 pic.twitter.com/08gw2u71WA
— 💨No Match Windy, No? (@nomatchwindyno) December 10, 2022
A slew of other fans took note of Rickman’s book in which he praised Nadal. Notably, in his book, Rickman stated, “I prefer Nadal’s openness to Federer’s, well, closedness tit was yin and yang to a kind of perfection.”
As a result and fans were ecstatic when they found out about Rickman’s admiration for the 22-time singles Grand Slam champion. Notably, one of the fans stated, “Ah even in the early days Rafa earned a good rep. Thanks for sharing – nice!! Wonder if Rafa knows Alan Rickman was a fan!”
Ah even in the early days Rafa earned a good rep. Thanks for sharing – nice!! Wonder if Rafa knows Alan Rickman was a fan!
— Bea J. Ho (@bjmlho) December 10, 2022
Some of the fans further mentioned Rickman’s renowned role as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series. While considering that, one of the fans stated, “Severus Snape was a Rafan.Bad guy Djokovic.😭😂”
Severus Snape was a Rafan.
Bad guy Djokovic.😭😂 https://t.co/cZdRN08WL5 pic.twitter.com/h0XWs7WAXh
— shreyash (@shreyas49593773) December 10, 2022
Notably, another fan stated, “Snape” was a Rafan ! 😳😩 #rafaelnadal”
"Snape" was a Rafan ! 😳😩 #rafaelnadal https://t.co/PUnndsS1Ol
— 𝗆𝗈𝗇𝖺🌺🏹 (@Binzart21) December 10, 2022
In his book, Rickman also talked about the Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic and Swedish tennis legend, Björn Borg. He stated, “Wrong man (Djokovic)-all triumph and ego- won but Bjorn Borg came over and asked for a photograph.”
As a result, one of the fans took note of this and further reacted by saying, “Wrong man (Djokovic)” 😂❤️”
"Wrong man (Djokovic)" 😂❤️
— Patrycja 🎾🇪🇺🌻🌹 (@pa_SW19) December 10, 2022
wow, he was one of us!!
— Nina (Mercurial Rafan) (@Nina201710) December 10, 2022
Love this! Alan was always my favourite actor and to find out he was a Rafan too is *chef’s kiss* 👌🏼🤗 https://t.co/w7JsxSonRq
— Hollie Wollie Doodle (@DoodleHollie) December 10, 2022
Oh there’s no way you can’t read it in his voice. It’s the only way to do it.
— 💨No Match Windy, No? (@nomatchwindyno) December 10, 2022
Alan Rickman was also a Rafa's fan. 🤧🤗 I've been his admirer long before he's Prof. Snape/since I 1st saw him in Die Hard. Now I ❤ him even more. https://t.co/EC83e8koPK
— VamosRafa💞Siempre (@iamladanth) December 10, 2022
Alan Rickman was a Nadal fan?
Even more reason to love him https://t.co/RYePbcihxU— MAY (@mayk_me89) December 10, 2022
While Rickman sadly passed away in 2016, his legacy in the form of his work and his book continue to live on. What do you think of Rickman’s book and his admiration for Rafael Nadal? Let us know in the comments section below.
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