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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 19, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his second round match against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 19, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his second round match against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Over the years, Rafael Nadal has established himself as a true ambassador of this sport. The Spaniard has blessed Tennis with his display of professionalism and propriety.
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Fans have been aware of the efforts Rafa takes in order to help youngsters get on the right track. Not long ago, he was seen speaking to children who have a liking for the game on how to not get disheartened by struggles or difficulties and to concentrate on becoming better each day. These words are to be remembered given the man’s tremendous success.
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Currently, an Iranian teenager Meshkatolzahra Safi is competing in the girl’s juniors category at the Australian Open 2022. She is one of the many youngsters who sees Rafa as her true inspiration.
Notably, Safi became the first Iranian girl to win a match at a Grand Slam junior event. During the course of this past week, the 17-YO came across her idol, Rafael Nadal, who has inspired her to become a professional tennis player.
Safi said she got into tennis after watching a @RafaelNadal match on TV with her mom. Has idolized him ever since (along with Cristiano Ronaldo). This photo makes me so happy; so glad she met him. https://t.co/m2v5hXR6ap pic.twitter.com/Zz9ELQlJmZ
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) January 24, 2022
The feeling upon meeting him may have been unreal. The #74 seed even managed to click a picture with the 13-time French Open champion and will cherish the moment for a lifetime.
Positive start for the young Iranian and also for Rafa
Speaking on her performance so far, she managed to knock out Australian qualifier Anja Nayar in straight sets. Safi will now be facing Belgium’s Sofia Costoulas in the upcoming round.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 21, 2022 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his third round match against Russia’s Karen Khachanov REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Coming on to Rafa, he will be facing a familiar opponent in Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. The 22-year-old player has beaten the former World No. 1 player in the past. However, to do it in a 5-set Grand Slam match is a different ball game.
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Nonetheless, they will play tomorrow in an exciting match-up. We wish both players the best of luck and may the better player end on the winning side.
