Beijing Rafa Fans Cheer, Gasp, and Facepalm Their Way Through Shocking Nadal-Klizan Match
When Klizan took Set 2, a crowd shot showed our cheery Rafa fan now facepalming over the loss. We hope mom was laughing at something other than her daughter’s fandom distress.
When Rafa faced an early break in the deciding set, he hit a sweet backhand slice volley with a finishing pirouette to save the break point.
It was a pandelirium of cheers from Rafans in Beijing.
As Nadal kept hopes alive in the third set, the crowd cheered exuberantly for him.
These fans looked a little apprehensive still, especially the gal who had apparently donned camouflage in a dubious attempt to hide from the agony of it all…
Our favorite Rafa fans were still all dreamy-eyed over their Spanish prince, however…
Then Rafa got broken late in the third set…
Rafa fans were nervous…
Even Kiki Mladenovic looked stunned.
As Klizan worked his way towards a 5-3 lead, Rafa fans went through a progression of angsty emotions…
All too soon it was over, and Klizan had the match, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
This gal was not impressed with Klizan’s roar of victory.
She shouted out Rafa’s name one last time, showing her continued support for her favorite champion.
And Rafa headed out of the stadium, waving his thanks to his still-cheering fans.
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