Rafael Nadal Helps Mother, Lost Child During Tennis Match, Bolsters ‘Nice Guy’ Image

Rafael Nadal reaffirmed his status as a hometown hero Wednesday by keeping tennis in proper perspective.

The tennis star briefly halted a match in which he was playing in order to allow a distressed mother find her lost child in Mallorca, Spain.

Cameras were rolling during Nadal’s act of kindness, and the crowd warmly applauded when the family was united again.

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Nadal was playing in a doubles match with Mats Wilander against former tennis greats John McEnroe and Carlos Moya.

Nadal was born in Mallorca, and his participation in the event marked the opening of a new sports center on the island.

Here’s yet another reason why the public considers Nadal one of the nicest guys in sports.

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