Tiger Woods Cheers On Rafael Nadal at US Open with Kids & Girlfriend Erica Herman!

Rafael Nadal is all smiles while sitting in his private box at the 2019 US Open on Monday (September 2) at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.

The 42-year-old golfer, along with his kids – Charlie and Sam – and girlfriend Erica Herman, watched Rafael Nadal‘s 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, fourth-round win over Marin Cilic in the fourth round of the U.S.

“What a great night watching @RafaelNadal,” Tiger tweeted after the match. “Just an incredible performance and awesome way to close out the match. Thanks to @Rolex for hosting us.”

In his on-court interview, Nadal was asked about Tiger Woods: “For me, it’s a huge honor playing in front of all of you of course,” he said to the crowd. “But playing in front of Tiger for me is a very special thing. I always said I never had big idols, but if I had to say one, one idol is him. I always tried to follow him every single shot that he hit during the whole year.”

“For me, it’s a big pleasure to have him here supporting. Means a lot,” Rafael added. “He’s a big legend of the sport, one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. I just want to congratulate him for one of the more amazing comebacks in sport, winning the Masters this year.”

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