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WATCH: Nadal fans smell his headbands in Rome

Published May 21, 2018

Don’t say you’re an @RafaelNadal fan until you’re ready to smell his sweaty headbands. #ibi18 #rafa #zverev #nadal pic.twitter.com/X4I3W48NYh
— #BLM! Tennis Nerd Podcast (@TennisNerdPod) May 20, 2018

Rafael Nadal has many die-hard fans all around the world of all ages. That fact couldn't have been clearer than when a trio of children in Rome were absolutely giddy to collect headbands from the Spaniard. They even smelled the sweaty souvenirs right away.

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Couldn't be happier traveling back home now with this trophy in my hands... Took this picture at the locker room for you guys, Thanks for the support!!! pic.twitter.com/iNbbdOKGXe
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) May 20, 2018

Nadal got the best souvenir of all on Sunday, with his eighth Rome title and 32nd ATP Masters 1000 crown after a three-set win over Alexander Zverev. The 31-year-old won his first Rome title back in 2005.

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Nadal has regained his grip on the No. 1 ranking going into the French Open, as his record improved to 23-2 in 2018. His only loss on clay has come at the hands of Dominic Thiem in Madrid.

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