WATCH: Baby Rafael Nadal gives a massive hug to his father ahead of his men’s doubles match alongside Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal advanced to the quarterfinals at the men's doubles league at Olympics.

WATCH: Baby Rafael Nadal gives a massive hug to his father ahead of his men’s doubles match alongside Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal and his son shared an adorable moment (Via Imago/X)

Rafael Nadal got the cutest wish ahead of his men’s doubles second-round match at the Paris Olympics. The dream duo of Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, despite not having enough experience in doubles, still managed to make it to the quarterfinal.

Despite a shaky first-round match, they edged out a victory against the Argentine duo of Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez, who were the No.6th seed. They fought deep in the starting set, only to get better in the next one and fend off one of the top seeds in the draw. 

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With some confidence and momentum behind them, Alcaraz and Nadal geared up for their second-round match as well. They received a lot of love before the second-round match, especially from a very cute fan. Just moments before their match, baby Rafa Nadal, was in his dad’s arms when he gave a big hug to his father. 

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A cute moment for the tennis fans who were in for a roller-coaster ride as Nadal and Alcaraz took on the court together for the second time to take on the duo from the Netherlands. Another tough match for team Spain, who played for a spot in the quarterfinal. 

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Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz survive a major second-round scare to book a place in the quarterfinal

Intense scenes at the tennis men’s doubles second-round match between Spain and Netherlands. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were up against Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof for a place in their maiden quarterfinal together at the Olympics. 

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal (Via Imago)

It started pretty easy for the Spanish duo, who took the first set 6-4. However, the Dutch fought back bravely from this moment forward to put an amazing performance at the second set tie-break. For a second the fans were sure that it was time up for Rafael Nadal at the Olympics. 

However, it was a completely different story at the 10-point final deciding tie-break. The Spanish team that was just down 2-7 in the second set tie-break showed immense character to turn the tables in the final decider. They won the decider 10-2 to win the match in the closest of moments and make their way to the quarterfinal. 

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