![BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 03: Rafael Nadal of Spain slips fall during against Lucas Pouille of France in the Men's singles first round on day four of 2017 China Open at the China National Tennis Centre on October 3, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QXQITWSTYXNBRB3ZH77OAZEIJE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e01d3d48e1870ea2a9b0538e5cb9c709136306491d291b9ba3bcdaef65fd90a6&width=400&height=225)
Rafael Nadal got the Beijing crowd's backing even when he slipped and fell during his China Open match. Lintao Zhang / Getty Images
Rafael Nadal got the Beijing crowd's backing even when he slipped and fell during his China Open match. Lintao Zhang / Getty Images
Rafael Nadal relieved to survive China Open scare against Lucas Pouille
World No 1 came close to losing match in straight sets before winning it in three
Agence France Presse
03 October, 2017