The scene lasted several minutes and ended up making Rafael Nadal laugh, as rarely on a court.
While serving for the victory of the second round against the American qualifier Mmoh, the Spaniard was interrupted by an obviously tipsy spectator, who ended up handing him a "magnificent" middle finger.
Which initially surprised Nadal, before making him laugh.
Gentleman to the end, he was applauded for his favorite "fan" when she was evacuated by the security service of the Australian Open.
Rid of the bulky supporter, and without dismantling, the Spaniard resumed his forward march to win the second set set and lead 6-1, 6-4.
What on earth.
Woman gives Nadal the finger, Nadal laughs it off.
Umpire Fergus Murphy: Thank you madam you're holding up EVERYONE '.
Woman booed and ejected pic.twitter.com/Jd3w3UaPf6
- Matthew Willis (@MattRacquet) February 11, 2021
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