WATCH: Throwback to Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup painting accident

Check out an old video of Rafael Nadal's painting accident with the Spanish Davis Cup team. The King Of Clay a beast on the court but not on the canvas.

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As we talk about the legacy of Rafael Nadal let us talk about some of his iconic moments off the court. The old video of the King of Clay ruining a painting by accident is one of the most hilarious moments to look back at. This clip shows the human side of one of the biggest legends of the game.

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The legacy of Rafael Nadal will always be remembered by everyone for what he has done for people on and off the court. Though we have treated the 22-time Grand Slam winner as one of the gods of the sporting World, his personality outside the court is loved as well. Nadal might be the machine on the court, especially on Clay but has one of the shyest and humble personalities which we all have loved as fans.

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The King Of Clay's funny painting mishap

There is no doubt about Nadal's ability on the court where he is known for his incredible energy and devastating forehands which is a nightmare for his opponents. The Davis Cup has been a tournament which he has enjoyed as well and there is even an old clip of Nadal painting with his entire Spanish Davis Cup team. However, it turns out that the King Of Clay was not the King of the canvas as he accidentally dropped a jar full of pain which ruined the team's painting. All the other teammates and Rafa could do was just laugh at the hilarious mishap.

Watch the video below-

These are moments which show that the legendary Spaniard is after all human and to see him smile at the accident shows that he has a very fun-loving personality as well. Nadal is one of the most loved personalities in the World of sports and these moments show us why.

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