Rafael Nadal has once again shown why he is the nicest guy in tennis, stopping a recent match while a distraught mother searched for her child.

The Spaniard was playing an exhibition doubles match with Simon Solbas against Carlos Moya and John McEnroe in Mallorca when a large commotion broke out in the crowd.

TV footage showed an upset mother desperately searching for her daughter, standing next to a steward and shouting 'Clara'.

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Nadal was about to serve when he immediately stopped, sparking a court-wide search for the toddler.

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The tearful girl was soon spotted and bystanders alerted the mother, who ran to pick her up and hug her tightly.

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The spectators applauded the emotional moment while Nadal was seen smiling after the happy ending.

It's the latest tear-jerking moment we've seen on the sporting field in recent times: