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Children often take after their parents when it comes to their career choices. But the signs don’t become apparent until much later. However, for the toddler son of Rafael Nadal, signs of him liking tennis have been seen quite soon. A glimpse of it was seen at the Netflix slam between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa, which became another point of attraction during the clash. 

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During the bout between the two Spaniards, a few pictures of Rafael Nadal Perello were shared as he sat in the background, watching his father play. The simple gesture would also go on to win the hearts of fans.

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Rafa Junior’s short clip of “hitting a tennis ball with a mini racquet” has broken the internet

At this moment, it is difficult to say whether the children of tennis legends and professionals will pursue tennis professionally. However, it is easy to see if they enjoy playing tennis or not. One can say that Rafa’s son is definitely intrigued by the sport. He was in the stands during Nadal’s clash with Alcaraz at the Netflix exhibition event held in Las Vegas.

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The one-year-old was seen whacking a ball on the ground with a racket meant for someone his size. As he continued having fun with the ball, the internet felt its heart clutch in the sheer cuteness of the act. One fan shared the video with the comment, “Rafa junior is hitting a tennis ball with a mini racquet, and I’ll never be the same again.”

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While this moment went on to be praised by fans, several other appearances of the young baby managed to win over netizens. A glimpse of him was captured throughout their clash, which evoked the same reaction from tennis fans.

Nadal’s son wins over the internet at the Netflix slam

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At the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Rafael Nadal’s son, Rafa Junior, captivated the hearts of the crowd while watching his father play against Alcaraz. As soon as photos from the event began circulating on social media, fans couldn’t contain their excitement as Rafa Junior gazed at his father with admiration. Nadal smiled back to his son.

This interaction provides viewers with a peek at the caring father who is presently hiding beside the tennis great while he makes his way back to the tennis scene. The younger Nadal showed support to his father by being in the stadium for the slam and will likely do so again in the near future in the Sunshine Doubles. 

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Ripunjay Gaba, a tennis enthusiast-turned-journalist at EssentiallySports, found his way from freelance sports journalism to the publishing house in ES. Here, his writing canvas encompasses the game specifics while finding poetic resonance in covering major sporting events. Ripunjay, a perpetual upgrader, uses avid reading to bring varied flavor to his Tennis reporting. From the Netflix Documentary Break Point to the various Tennis podcasts, his coverage stays diverse. Beyond the world of articles, he extends this commitment to physical well-being with regular workouts, infusing dynamism into both the narratives he crafts and the life he lives. In Ripunjay's world, every keystroke is a step closer to unraveling the essence of tennis.

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