Athletistic/Tennis. Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has thanked his American colleague Serena Williams who, before the start of Wimbledon, said she was a big fan of Rafa.

“First of all, thanks to Serena for those words. I read them. It’s nice to hear that from probably one of the greatest athletes in history. It’s great that she’s trying to come back. It just proves his passion and love for the game.

Serena Williams at the start of Wimbledon lost to Harmony Tan of France with the score 5:7, 6:1, 6:7 and left the competition. Nadal successfully overcame the first round, beating Argentinian Francisco Cherundolo – 6:4, 6:3, 3:6, 6:4. In the second round of the Wimbledon tournament, Rafa’s opponent will be Lithuanian Richardas Berankis. The meeting will take place on June 30.