15 Jun, 2017 @ 15:20
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Calls for Rafa Nadal to have Mallorca street named in his honour after 10th French Open

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RAFA'S ROAD: Politicians call for Mallorca tennis hero to be honoured

HEโ€™S just served up his 10th French Open win, but Rafa Nadal could be about to score a unique Mallorca ace.

Political party Ciudadanos have suggested the King Of Clay have an avenue, street or square named in his honour on the island.

RAFA’S ROAD: Politicians call for Mallorca tennis hero to be honoured

The Mallorca wing of the centre-right party has petitioned the Town Hall, suggesting Avenida des Parc, where the Mallorca Tennis Club is situated, is changed to Rafael Nadal Avenue.

Ciudadanos spokesperson Jeroni Ferrer said: โ€œItโ€™s time Mallorca has an avenue with the name of the most famous Mallorca sportsperson in the world.

โ€œHe deserves it.โ€

Nadal now has his eyes on next monthโ€™s Wimbledon, as the tennis season moves onto grass.

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