WATCH: Frances Tiafoe Emulates Rafael Nadal During Vienna Open Finals Against Alexander Zverev

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal has inspired many over the years. He has displayed a unique style of play during the course of his career. Recently, there was a moment in which American tennis player Frances Tiafoe emulated the Spaniard in his match today. 

In his Vienna Open finals match against Alexander Zverev, Tiafoe did the trademark Rafael Nadal way-behind-the-baseline stand. The German player hit some real hard-hitting serves, which pushed the American player far behind the baseline. 

Rafael Nadal has been a true inspiration 

Over the years, tennis fans from all over the world have been witness to the unique habit of Nadal. Usually, players will be standing just a foot away from the baseline, but the Spaniard stands nearly 8-10 ft behind the baseline. To see Frances do the same thing brought back glimpses of Rafa. 

Rafa would be proud tbh ahah.

It didn’t work for him, though. https://t.co/d34qRazxBR

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 31, 2021

Tiafoe and Nadal’s season so far

Speaking of Frances, he has had a brilliant week so far. He has knocked some of the top players during the course of this tournament. At the moment, he is in the final and is up against Zverev. It promises to be an exciting match as both players are playing fantastic tennis. 

Coming on to Nadal, he was last seen in Washington. Sadly, he could not go past the initial rounds. His foot injury was the main cause of him not being able to compete at the best of his levels. He then flew back home in order to get back in better shape. 

Aug 12, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Frances Tiafoe of the United States returns a ball to Gael Monfils of France (not pictured) at Aviva Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

He has ended his season and we hope to see him compete at the highest levels once again. All eyes will be on him when he steps on the courts again.

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