Rafael Nadal Makes 97-Year-Old's Dream Come True By Playing A Round Of Tennis With Him
October 31, 2021
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal made a 97-year-old fan's dream come true this weekend.
Credit: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar
Leonid Stanislavskyi, 97, holds the Guiness World Record for being the oldest competitive tennis player. He holds an ITF ranking and even competed at the 40th ITF Super-Seniors World Individual Championships a few weeks ago.
Nadal, 35, welcomed Stanislavskyi to his tennis academy in Mallorca on October 29, 2021.
"Could I play a point with you?" he asked Nadal.
Credit: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar
The Rafa Nadal Academy posted heartwarming photos and a video of their match.
Game, Set & Match… Leonid!
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) October 29, 2021
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