Cover image via shrewdtennis.comRafael Nadal is one of the world's greatest tennis players, winning 64 career titles. To make sure he's always on top of his game, he has a strict list of quirks and traditions he religiously follows.
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Like how his water bottles must always be aligned perfectly with the logos facing the court
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In the match against South Africa's Kevin Anderson at the Australian Open two days ago, Nadal's water bottle fell and rolled over…
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But thankfully, an observant ball boy across the court spotted the monstrosity
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The boy rushed over, interrupting the game and set the water bottle down very carefully, making sure the logo faces the front, just how Nadal likes it
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You can see how that gesture made Nadal smile sheepishly…
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WATCH how the crowd reacted when the whole incident unfolded:
If you thought that water bottle tradition was crazy, here are 9 other ritual Nadal follows in EVERY. SINGLE. GAME.
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1. Right before a match, Nadal must have a cold shower 45-minutes before a match to get him in the zone
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2. He then always walks with one racket in his hand…
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3. While having five racquets packed in his tennis bag
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4. Nadal always starts walking with his right foot and makes sure he never touches the baselines
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5. Oh, Nadal usually waits at the net post so his opponent reaches his seat first
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