Rafael Nadal Posts Pic With Ball Girl Anita Whom He Had Accidentally Hit, Says She Is Doing Well

Rafael Nadal continued his brilliant run in the ongoing Australian Open 2020 as he defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis on January 23, 2020 (Thursday). But it was his gesture after he accidentally struck a ball-girl during this clash that won the hearts of fans worldwide. The world No.1 mistakenly hit a ball-kid who was standing near the chair umpire while returning a serve from Delbonis. The Spaniard looked concerned as the ball struck the girl and then walked up to check on her and cheer her up. CUTE! Rafael Nadal Kisses Ball Girl's Cheek After She Gets Hit, Wife Xisca Perelló Smiles From Spectator Seat (Watch Video).

Rafael Nadal recently shared a photo with the ball girl whom he had accidentally hit, ensuring everyone that she is doing well as the Spaniard met with her family. ‘Very happy to see that Anita is doing well. I also had the chance to meet her, her brother Mark and parents. Thank you’ the world number 1 captioned his post. During the post-match interview, Nadal was asked about the incident to which he said ‘I am sure it’s not a nice moment for her. The ball was quick and it hit her head. She is quite brave.’ Along with Rafa, Federico Delbonis also checked up on Anita during the match and the little-girl was overwhelmed by the gesture of these two tennis superstars. Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev Through to Third Round.

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Rafael Nadal will play against fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in the third round of the ongoing Australian Open on January 25, 2020 (Saturday). The Spaniard was defeated in last year’s Australian Open by Novak Djokovic in the finals and he will be eager to go one better and win his first title at the Melbourne Park since 2009.

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