Video: Rafael Nadal helps mother locate missing child

Video: Rafael Nadal helps mother locate missing child

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has served up healthy dose of gallantry after halting play mid-match in order to help a distressed mother locate her lost child.

Nadal, in the midst of an exhibition doubles contest with former world number ones Carlos Moya and legendary malcontent John McEnroe, noticed an uproar in the 7,000-strong crowd after they realised that a child had gone missing, proceeding to stop the match and turning to the stands.

The crowd responded to the mother's concerned cries of 'Clara' by starting a search for the toddler, eventually managing to locate her a short distance away before she shared a tearful reunion with her much relieved mother while the spectators offered a warm round of applause.

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