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VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Halts Exhibition Match After Child Goes Missing

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There was an unexpected turn of events at an exhibition match featuring Rafael Nadal in Majorca when play was halted due to distraught mother looking for her lost daughter.

Nine-time French Open champion Nadal was playing a doubles match alongside Spanish youngster Simon Solbas against former world No.1 players Carlos Moya and John McEnroe. The commotion occurred at the start of the third set when Nadal was serving. As he conducted his usual preparation to serve, the Spaniard stopped play once he became aware of the distressed woman in the 7000-capacity crowd was searching for her daughter.

Standing next to a policeman, the distraught woman was able to locate her daughter after a search in the crowd. The little girl (called Clara) was unharmed, but obviously upset about the situation which occurred.

The incident might have resulted in a happy ending, however, one member of the crowd blasted the mother.

“Why (was) this mum so careless in the first place, not to keep an eye on her daughter, especially in crowded places. Luckily, she was found and (I) hope this will be a learning lesson for her.”

Regardless of the disruption, Nadal and Solbas managed to close out the match 6-3, 3-6, 10-8.

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Danielle Collins achieved a landmark title as Elena Rybakina paid the price for three set contests in the Miami final.

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Danielle Collins claimed her first WTA 1000 title of her career in Miami, defeating Elena Rybakina in the final.

The American claimed the title to seal a fairytale week as she prepares to say goodbye to Tennis after this season.

After a three set match against Bernarda Pera in the opening round, Collins won all her remaining matches in straight sets to claim a landmark title.

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Iga Swiatek continued to show her dominance as world number one at Indian Wells and will look to do the same in Miami.

The Pole is aiming to complete the sunshine double in Miami after claiming her second Indian Wells title.

The world number one is the best player in the world and continues to grow in confidence as she extended her lead at the top of the rankings over Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina.

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(VIDEO) Miami Open Men’s Draw Preview: Can Jannik Sinner Bounce Back?

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After losing in the semi-finals in California, Jannik Sinner will be hoping to bounce back at the Miami Open.

The second Masters 1000 of the year is upon us after Carlos Alcaraz’s victory at Indian Wells.

The Miami Open will see the world’s best players in action with Jannik Sinner aiming to bounce back from his semi-final defeat to Alcaraz in Florida.

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