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 applauded his favorite "fan" when she was evacuated by the security service of the Australian Open.
Rid of the cumbersome supporter, and without dismantling, the Spaniard resumed his march forward to win the second set and the match 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
A fan has been BOOTED from the match for unsavory language and flipping the bird to Rafael Nadal!
Incredible scenes.
WATCH: @ Channel9
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- Wide World of Sports (@wwos) February 11, 2021
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