Nadal Hits Ballkid With Wayward Return | AO Archive

Rafael Nadal smashes a wild forehand return straight at a ballkid at Australian Open 2020 and is quick to apologise to the unfortunate young lady.

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[andyroo]

I believe it was the next day, Nadal met with the ball girl and her mother. They talked, took a photo and he signed an autograph for her. She was all smiles and reassured Rafa she was fine.

[ctlt-pgtm]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my 67 years. She is so precious. God Bless you Rafael

[tommybrice]

This is absolutely priceless. a great moment for sports history

[auroshimabukuro]

Linda atitude do Nadal, super humilde e a garota é linda e abençoada!

[ubfdcgi]

Не важно кто ты звезда или простой человек надо оставатся человеком в любой ситуаций 😢

[auroshimabukuro]

Nadal sempre humilde e humano e a garotinha é muito linda e não perdeu a postura em nenhum momento!

[peterparker]

Djoker should have kissed that lineswoman too 🤣

[EmperrHrde]

That definitely hurt her. If you look closely, her eyes are a little bit wet. She held herself together, but that return *had* to hurt like hell.

[mummyskitchen]

Any updates from Nadal, for playing AO 22 ?

[philherrick]

Showed up the next day wearing a football helmet

[henryalugoro]

Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC (To Catch a Predator) : “What is your plan Rafa?” 😂

[andresigna]

La ballboys no atrapó la pelota, debería ser despedida 🤷‍♂️

[doenerking]

Considering the times we live in this is sexual harassment, right?