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Tennis fans from all across the globe were delighted to see Rafael Nadal cheering for Spain’s boat during the march at the Paris Olympics. While there were many who wished that Rafael Nadal should’ve been the flag bearer for his nation, it seems like the planners have heard their request. As the latest reports unveiled, it turned out that the authorities were saving a big surprise for not just Spain but tennis fans around the world.

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According to the latest updates cracked open at the Paris Olympics, it is finally confirmed that Rafael Nadal will be the one to run with the traditional torch in his hand. The two-time gold medal winner was handed this opportunity, considering his previous campaigns during the games along with a name and an image that the world admires.

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The Spaniard didn’t just walk alone but was accompanied by his wife Maria Francisca Perello. To double up the craze of their presence, baby Rafa also came along to create new headlines with his dad, the torch bearer.

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As soon as the time came, the massive audience saw Rafael Nadal taking center stage with the glorious torch in his hand. Along with a formal outfit that included a sky-blue shirt and white colored trousers, the Spaniard also had a blazer on, replicating the bright colors of his nation. This not only came out as a moment of highlight for the fans and media but also added more to Rafa’s Olympics memories.

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