Ball Girl for Nadal Now in the Spotlight: Her Life Takes a Surprising Turn

In 2014, during the ATP 500 tournament on the clay courts of Rio, Rafael Nadal, one of the best tennis players in history, was part of an amusing incident that gained significant internet popularity. A video from the tournament showed Nadal subtly glancing at Fernanda Maia Carelli, a beautiful Brazilian ball girl standing near him during his matches.

Fernanda, then 26 years old, was responsible for providing balls to the players and assisting them during breaks, such as bringing towels or drinks.

The video captured a moment where Nadal, sitting on the bench, tries to subtly look at Fernanda, who was also seen watching the famous tennis player.