Nadal opens his tennis academy to Majorca flood victims
Rafael Nadal has offered up his tennis academy to those affected by the flash floods that have left at least 10 people dead in his native Majorca.
"Sad day in Majorca. My heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured by the serious floods in San Llorenc," the current world No. 1 tweeted Wednesday. "As we did yesterday, today we offer the facilities of (the Rafael Nadal Academy by Movistar) for all those affected that need accommodation."
Nadal was also spotted assisting with clean-up efforts on the Spanish island, which drew praise from Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
LEGEND: Rafael Nadal has been helping to clean up after devastating flash floods in his native Majorca.
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 11, 2018
He's also opened up his tennis academy to the homeless 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/WVvuxu6W19
"I know how important Majorca is to Rafa and I have been in touch with him to see if I can help with anything," Federer said in a video message recorded in Shanghai, according to Agence France-Presse. "I have seen him helping in the village where he comes from and to see that is super-inspiring. Rafa, you have our support."
"A big hug and friendly regards to Rafa and well done amigo for helping out," Djokovic said. "I invite anyone to give their support in anyway they can. Gracias."
Tennis star Rafael #Nadal helps recovery in flash-flood hit #Mallorca pic.twitter.com/velrZQvieE
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) October 11, 2018
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