Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal is having a wonderful year. After clinching the first two Grand Slams of the year, the 36-year-old had a good run at the Wimbledon Championships as well. Although he had multiple injury issues, he still managed to make his year a successful one.

However, the recent news is far more special than any tennis achievement. The 36-year-old became a father for the very first time. While his fans are happy, they surely have a great sense of humor. Earlier, they mocked the legend for going with his own name for his son. Later, the fans are pulling his leg for going to the practice so early after the special day.

Fans react as Rafael Nadal returns to practice after the birth of his first child

In a viral video, we can see new dad Rafael Nadal getting back into his business. The 36-year-old was quick to return to tennis practice only a few days after his son was born. As the video went viral, the fans came up with cheeky comments on the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Here’s how they reacted.

Testing the Spaniard, one of his fans Tweeted, “Someone ran away from diaper duty…”

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“Pretty sure Rafa Jr. is on the near side, hitting balls back to dad,” another fan wrote.

While trying to understand the situation, a fan wrote, “I mean like this can be so unserious but like also this is what he does to unwind like the way some other fathers might watch tv, read books, play games or do some other sports, his hobby just turns out to be his job.”

“Absentee father on day2 who’s doing it like him,” another fan tweeted.

“I genuinely believe that mery has kicked him out of the hospital/house for being too stressed or annoying or smth,” a fan sarcastically tweeted.

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“LMFAO I CANT WITH HIM,” another fan wrote.

“Presented to hubby w/o commentary,” another fan tweeted.

Another fan also came up with a funny tweet. “he named Rafael Nadal “Rafael Nadal” and then bounced,” he wrote.

“What an abandoned father!!” another fan reacted.

Further, a fan wrote, “how is your kid 48h old and you’re already an absent father? no he’s insane.”

Further, a fan wondered if he took the little one with him. “He brought junior with him to teach him the hard work ethic probably,” she wrote.

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What could be the reason behind such an early abandoning? What do you think about the dedication of the tennis legend for tennis? Let us know your opinion in the comments.