The Spanish tennis player didn't know he was going to be a torch bearer at the Opening Ceremony until about 10 minutes before.

Last year, during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Rafael Nadal participated in the Olympic torch relay, receiving the flame from Zinédine

The Spaniard was among the last athletes to carry the Olympic torch before it fired the famous Olympic flame. Rafa carried it proudly in a red jacket with the Spanish flag. The legends Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Serena Williams stood by Rafa on the river Seine.

Rafael Nadal was given the honor of carrying the torch during the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, and the 22-time Grand Slam champion quickly became emotional.