Rafa Nadal's hilarious White House gaffe has fans in stitches
Followers of Rafa Nadal have pointed out the Spaniard's hilarious gaffe on social media during his time at the Citi Open.
Nadal caused a stir in the tennis world when he announced he would take part in the Citi Open, Washington D.C., for the first time in his illustrious career.
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The Spaniard has sparked a buzz at the tournament as he looks to start off his hard court campaign in style ahead of the US Open.
But, new to the city, fans pointed out Nadal may have thought he was somewhere else when tagging his location on social media.
Nadal went for a bike ride around Washington D.C. and posted a number of photos on social media to commemorate his first time in the US capital.
The Spaniard posted a photo of the Capitol Building with the caption: "Hi DC, first time here and loving it."
But, Nadal appeared to get mixed up and tagged the White House in his post.
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Fans couldn't help but point out Nadal's gaffe on social media.
And in good humour, Nadal responded to a number of them.
When one follower reminded Nadal that the building was the Capitol, not the home of the US president, Nadal sheepishly responded: "Yes, it is."
He may have mixed up The White House with the Capitol, but Rafa Nadal is enjoying DC pic.twitter.com/gVeyWz3Kg9
— Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2) August 3, 2021
If Don Rafa Nadal says thats the white house then it is. pic.twitter.com/xFu3brJbCC
— mika (@mikamclaren) August 4, 2021
ATTENTION: @RafaelNadal posted this photo on Instagram thinking he was at the White House I’m having a seizure pic.twitter.com/oNPVPifhjp
— Matt(eo) (@MFallingStar18) August 3, 2021
Nadal went to the White House 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/R5Vo6J3aI3
— Ahmed Hayat (@the_ahmed_hayat) August 3, 2021
ICYMI Rafa Nadal thinks this is the White House pic.twitter.com/RHloiMGYzF
— Kaiser@Celebitchy (@KaiseratCB) August 4, 2021
He originally thought it was the White House.😅
— Tennis and Life 🎾 (@Tennis43102803) August 4, 2021
Nadal eventually changed the tag, but once again endeared himself to his fans after showing his trademark humour.
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