There is a reason why Rafael Nadal is loved so much across the globe. Tennis fans or not, everyone admires him and it’s not just because of the brilliance of his game – it is also because of his humility.
In an instance proving the same, Nadal picked up a kid who was stuck in the crowd lined up to take his autograph and the internet couldn’t love him more for that.
Even if you’re not a tennis fan, you can appreciate the kind heart of Rafael Nadal. Here he sees a kid crying, so he plucks him out of the crowd and comforts him https://t.co/8nMDMvVJTU
— SD (((Unapologetic))) 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@sdeitch) August 31, 2019
The kid was getting squished among other children who all wanted to meet Nadal at the ongoing US Open. On seeing him in tears, the tennis legend picked him up and stood with him for good 2 minutes before signing his cap.
He also kept stroking his cheek in order to clam him down.
Moments like these 🤗🙌@rafanadal | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/FFWoDAiBaw
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 30, 2019
The video of this incident soon went viral, with people appreciating Nadal for being so kind and sensitive. This includes the child’s father who said his son considers Nadal to be a hero now.
@RafaelNadal that was my son you saved. He already idolizes you. Now you’re his hero too! Thank you! Best of luck at the US Open!
— jsouyang (@jsouyang) August 31, 2019
That’s really a great gesture of a fabulous human being who not only is a great champion however is someone who notices the discomfort of others. Kudos Rafa! I love you 3000😘😍🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️
— Averyl Dsa-Saldanha (@Averyldsa) August 31, 2019
Happy to know your cute little boy is safe and that Rafa earns one more fan 😘😃🤗
No other tennis champion would have done , only the one and only great @RafaelNadal . Not only is he the best champion but a great man too . ❤️ and admire him beyond words ‼️🥰🏆🙌🏼💪🏽
— Fi Wright (@fiw8) August 31, 2019
Is it normal that I love Rafa so much 😭❤️
— 𝕷𝖎𝖑𝖞𝖄𝖔𝖌 Æ 👑🐢 (@LilyYog) August 30, 2019
Rafa shows his caring side and is trying to comfort the little boy 💖 Sensitive person
— MAS (@Retferdige) August 30, 2019
I LOVE HIM
— Vuittonings (@SeckCeannFreigh) August 30, 2019
Thanks Rafa. You just need to be yourself to be a Hero in and out the court. So proud of you as an example of your great humanity for everyone-specially kids.
— sergio quintanilla (@quintanilla_ies) September 1, 2019
That was sweet
— Sheri Burgess (@Royaltyfan) August 31, 2019