

You might have seen Rafael Nadal showcase his fearsome attitude on the court over the years. But lately, the Spaniard has been away from the court and that has certainly brought out a previously unseen side. The 22-time Grand Slam champion recently collaborated with NBA star Steph Curry to introduce the latest sandwich of Subway. The advertisement for the same included both Curry and Nadal, but it was the latter who stole the show.
Despite the fact that he hasn’t played since the 2023 Australian Open, this new advertisement has subtly brought him back into the spotlight.
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Fans can’t take their eyes off Nadal’s acting
Even after being out of the tennis circuit for almost 6 months, Nadal came together with the NBA legend to promote Subway’s latest creation, the Grand Slam Ham. In the new advertisement, Curry details how Subway’s new sandwhich is made for pros who prefer Grand Slam titles more. Then he also questioned whether the new sandwich lived up to the Spaniard’s expectation.
But that’s not the main highlight; the 22-time Grand Slam Champion’s acting skills are what grabbed the fans’ eyes. Recently, Bastien Fachan, a renowned tennis journalist, took to his Twitter account to share the advertisement video. In addition, he also wrote, “Rafa’s line delivery is taking me out.”
Rafa's line delivery is taking me out 😭
🎥 @SUBWAY pic.twitter.com/F12TPMQvrQ
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 24, 2023
Since he shared the video of the Subway advertisement, a lot of tennis fans commented on the post, praising and mocking Nadal’s acting skills. A fan praised the Spaniard’s acting and wrote, “Elite acting once again! Give him the Oscar.”
Elite acting once again !! Give him the oscar https://t.co/DmioPf7VmR
— kay nonsense (@atp4me) July 24, 2023
While another fan joined in with their hilarious take, “Seriously, where is his Oscar, my man is a star.”
Seriously…where is his Oscar, my man is a star 😄 https://t.co/9DcUZ7Ueyw
— Brown eyes (@gungun005) July 24, 2023
Not only that, a fan also compared him to the two blockbuster movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer. The fan mentioned, “Barbenheimer? I don’t know her. This cinematic masterpiece just dropped.”
Barbenheimer? I don’t know her. This cinematic masterpiece just dropped https://t.co/Lfc4odS3kh
— Jennifer Roberts (@JenniferRober14) July 24, 2023
While another fan jokingly expressed his regret at not preparing themselves to witness that performance. “Every other Rafa acting moment should’ve prepared me for this particular Rafa acting moment, and yet I was NOT prepared. HAM,” added.
every other rafa acting moment should’ve prepared me for this particular rafa acting moment, and yet I was NOT prepared. HAM. https://t.co/RThQcqnvoG
— nareh 🌼✨ (@roddickrumbling) July 24, 2023
Here are some more comments.
Tennis usedn’t to be so controversial 😱 https://t.co/VcNzMRUpwU
— Fionnaigh Connaughton-O’Connor (@FionnaighC) July 24, 2023
only thing funnier is interview Rafa 😂
— Maur (@notMaurrr) July 24, 2023
In addition, a lot of fans also made fun of his straight-faced acting while laughing their hearts out.
Even Rafael Nadal wasn’t spared from brutal mockery by his fans
Several tennis fans shared their thoughts on how this could be the most hilarious advertisement the Spaniard has been a part of. A fan wrote, “Commercial Nadal is high high comedy lmaoo.” Another shared his reaction after watching the advertisement, “I am HOLLERING.”
Commercial Nadal is high high comedy lmaoo https://t.co/S5JbqSorFI
— taskmaster (@bjay93_) July 24, 2023
I am HOLLERING https://t.co/UG0aRek1B8
— 🥷🏾🍃 (@_actright) July 24, 2023
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Further, a Twitter user also cited how Rafa is underrated when it comes to making his fans laugh. He wrote, “Rafa is low key hysterical and he has no idea why.”
Rafa is low key hysterical and he has no idea why
— Daniel (@DanielEliesen) July 24, 2023
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Well, after seeing Rafael Nadal act, what is your take on his acting skills? Share your opinion in the comment section below.
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