Mallorca is Victimized by Flash Flooding and Heavy-Hearted Nadal Rushes to Help

A champion—on and off the court. Rafael Nadal joined with his fellow compatriots in a massive cleanup effort after flash flooding hit Mallorca on Tuesday night. The 17-time major champion was seen around his island helping out in any way he could on Wednesday, and he offered his tennis academy up to any displaced persons on the island that were in need of a place to stay.At least 10 people died when a torrential rainstorm deluged towns including Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, about 40 miles east of the capital Palma on Tuesday evening.Nadal took to Twitter to announce that his academy was ready to house anybody who needed it.

Día triste en Mallorca. Mi más sincera condolencia a los familiares de los fallecidos y heridos por las graves inundaciones en San Llorenç. Tal y como hicimos ayer volvemos a ofrecer hoy las instalaciones de @rnadalacademy para todos los afectados que necesiten alojamiento

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2018

“Sad day in Majorca,” Nadal tweeted. “My heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured by the serious floods in San Llorenç. As we did yesterday we offer today the facilities @rnadalacademy for all those affected that need accommodation”According to reports, some parts of the island received 23cm (9in) of rainfall in just four hours.Tennis players sent their best wishes from Shanghai, with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic chiming in. Federer sent this message via Twitter.

Thanks for your words, @rogerfederer!🎥: @ATPWorldTour_ES pic.twitter.com/M2lhXHFDVb

— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) October 11, 2018

Djokovic also chimed in. “I want to send my condolences to everybone who lost close close people in their lives,” he said. “And I want to send my best wishes and strength and good energy to everyone to go through this.”

🗣@DjokerNole has a message for those affected by the recent tragic events in Majorca. pic.twitter.com/IwW1v3r1Hp

— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) October 11, 2018

Reportedly there were about 50 people staying temporarily at Nadal’s academy.

Three-time Laureus Award winner and tennis icon @RafaelNadal pitches in to help flood victims in the nearby Majorcan town of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.Class on and off the court! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WXPXOZskVL

— Laureus (@LaureusSport) October 10, 2018

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