The tennis world has been left baffled after a frosty exchange was reportedly picked up between three-time grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka and young phenom Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
Wawrinka has returned to form since his ATP comeback in 2022 and managed to earn three match points against the Danish 19-year-old.
Despite his loss, Nadal did look on point for the first half of the match.
This included a stunning forehand pass at the back of the court.
Nadal was forced to the net with a drop shot, before Paul sent him back.
But instead of going for a tweener, Nadal spun around and hit a ripping forehand for the winner.
Unfortunately, Nadal wasn’t able to maintain his energy for the second half of the match.
Nadal will now turn his attention to the end-of-year ATP Finals event in Turin.
