Tennis Today: Rafael Nadal steps up to the plate to help Majorca flooding victims

Michael Graham 11 Oct 2018 10:47 AM

Rafael Nadal looks up

In Tennis Today, Rafael Nadal reminds us of just how awesome he is.

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What’s in the news
Rafael Nadal is so fiercely proud of his home island of Majorca that he was always going to be very personally affected by the sever flash floods that occurred there earlier this week.

He has, though, proven what a stand-up guy he is by giving actual practical help rather than simply best wishes.

Ten have been confirmed dead after torrential rain hit the island, with the devastating storm leaving hundred more homeless.

“Sad day in Majorca,” Nadal wrote on Twitter.

“My sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured by the severe floods in Sant Llorenc.

“As we did yesterday we offer today the facilities of the Rafael Nadal Academy for all those who need accommodation.”

And, not only that, but he was also willing to get his own hands dirty too.

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Queremos expresar nuestra solidaridad con los damnificados del temporal de Mallorca🇪🇸 y nuestro orgullo de que un tenista de la talla de @rafaelnadal ofrezca su ayuda y ponga a disposición la @rafanadalacademy para alojar a las víctimas. Un gesto que lo enaltece 👏

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What (else) is on social media
Naomi Osaka gets oddly excited about flooring

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Wood floors and open lighting ☀️❤️

A post shared by Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ (@naomiosakatennis) on Oct 10, 2018 at 9:56pm PDT

Eugenie Bouchard tries a pick-up line, presumably to herself, that really doesn’t work…

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Are you today’s date? Cause you’re 10/10

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Fabio Fognini hits us in the feels with some adorable family time.

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Ciao mamma guarda come mi diverto… con papà 🤷‍♂️🤗❤️ #cartoon #pedorrinisoliacasa #mybestrecovery

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