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WATCH: Rafael Nadal Drops Once in a Lifetime Reaction After Getting Slapped With Code Violation Warning at the Brisbane International

Published 01/04/2024, 5:14 AM EST

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Rafael Nadal is finally back in action and the whole tennis world is excited to witness every gesture of him on the court. After he defeated Dominic Thiem in his first match after a long break, fans cheered at the top of their lungs for the Spaniard.

Out of all the other things that make Nadal the personality he is, taking long breaks between sets is something that counts. As the tennis star battles Jason Kubler, his unexpected reaction to a violation became the highlight of the show.

Rafael Nadal drops witty reaction over a violation on him

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The most anticipated comeback is continuously stealing the attention of fans. As Rafael Nadal plays his second match of the year against Jason Kubler, he experienced a setback. The Spaniard was filed with a violation warning for taking more than the allowed time in between sets.

As soon as the Spaniard appeared back on the court, fans witnessed another completely unexpected moment. While every other tennis star would either yell, argue, or be upset about being filed for such a violation, Rafa, being the happy face, appeared with a broad smile on his face.

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As the Spaniard gave the once-in-a-lifetime reaction, it not only reminded fans of the previous incidents where he experienced such violations but also gave fans a hint of the high levels of positivity that he is carrying.

Rafa’s innocent run back to the court

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Besides his witty reaction that turned the heat down, other funny gestures from Rafael Nadal also stole the spotlight. While every other player walks into the court with a serious look on their face along with a stressed mind, the Spaniard’s innocent entry with a broad smile found the key to every fan’s heart.

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While the Spaniard was already late to resume his match against Jason Kubler, he appeared to be jogging back to the court with an intact smile on his face. As the 37-year-old was caught playing his childish acts in the Pat Rafter Arena, the match extended its boundaries from a regular tennis match to a witty showdown that the spectators loved.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, I spent my early childhood days huddled together with my loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Such a unique experience forged a lifelong love for the sport in me. Before joining EssentiallySports, I honed my skills while working for a regional website, covering a variety of sports.
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Ananya Giri