Rafa goes out on a limb

Wimbledon 2017: Rafa Nadal signs a fan’s prosthetic LEG after beating Donald Young to move into third round

Spanish world No2 joins Brit Andy Murray after winning in straight sets 6-4 6-2 7-5

Toby Gannon

Published: 20:52, 5 Jul 2017
Updated: 2:08, 16 Jul 2017

RAFA NADAL moved one step closer to winning Wimbledon - then signed a fan's prosthetic leg.

The world No2 eased past American Donald Young is straight sets 6-4 6-2 7-5.

Rafa Nadal signs a fan's prosthetic leg after his second-round Wimbledon win

Rafa Nadal eased his way into the Wimbledon third round in straight sets — Rafa Nadal eased his way into the Wimbledon third round in straight setsCredit: Rex Features

And as he left Centre Court he was amazed by one supporter's unusual request to sign his artificial limb.

It was feared the Spanish clay king, who won an historic tenth French Open last month, would not have a leg to stand on in the grass tournament.

But it was a walk in the park - and he will now face Russian 30th seed Karen Khachanov for a place in the last-16.

Speaking after the match, he said: "I played a solid match, serving well.

"I'm happy now, it's great to be back in the third round without losing a set.

"I'm just trying to go day by day."

Rafa Nadal laughs at one fan's unusual request for him to sign his artificial limb

Rafa Nadal proved he had no problem on grass as he won 6-4 6-2 7-5 — Rafa Nadal proved he had no problem on grass as he won 6-4 6-2 7-5Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Donald Young pushed Rafa Nadal in the last set but ultimately bowed out of Wimbledon — Donald Young pushed Rafa Nadal in the last set but ultimately bowed out of WimbledonCredit: EPA

Donald Young put up a good fight but was unable to stop world No2 Rafa Nadal — Donald Young put up a good fight but was unable to stop world No2 Rafa NadalCredit: EPA

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He added: "I take it easy now, just trying to enjoy every moment. I'm having a great season.

"Every match that I win means a lot to me."

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