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.”
"I always say that I've never had big idols, but if I have to say one idol it's him."
—Rafael Nadal on playing in front of Tiger Woods pic.twitter.com/rqaObYFzD2
— ESPN (@espn) September 3, 2019
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