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Rafael Nadal's home island of Mallorca was hit by deadly flash flooding on Tuesday. The world No. 1 jumped right in to help, cleaning up the ravaged muddy streets and assisting in any way he can.

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Three-time Laureus Award winner and tennis icon @RafaelNadal pitches in to help flood victims in the nearby Majorcan town of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.

Class on and off the court! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WXPXOZskVL
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) October 10, 2018

At least 10 deaths have been reported and residents of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar are sifting through debris and cleaning piles of mud that have covered their homes inside and out.

Tennis star @RafaelNadal joined in the operation to tidy up after Majorca was hit by extreme floods, which resulted in some deaths.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/ACGdqxnBGI pic.twitter.com/NO0GxJjhy3
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 11, 2018

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The Spanish island is also home to the Rafa Nadal Academy, which opened its doors to the flood victims. The Academy housed some 50 victims, while more than 200 residents of the area have been forced out of their homes.

🇪🇸 @RafaelNadal opens the doors of the @rnadalacademy to flood victims in Mallorca.

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— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 11, 2018

"Sad day in Majorca," Nadal wrote on Twitter. "My heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured by the serious floods in Sant Llorenc. As we did yesterday we offer today the facilities @rnadalacademy for all those affected that need accommodation."

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Día triste en Mallorca. Mi más sincera condolencia a los familiares de los fallecidos y heridos por las graves inundaciones en San Llorenç. Tal y como hicimos ayer volvemos a ofrecer hoy las instalaciones de @rnadalacademy para todos los afectados que necesiten alojamiento
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2018

When he's not on tour, Nadal spends the majority of his free time in Mallorca where he sails, spends time with friends and family, trains and rehabs.

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Nadal is around to help this week because he missed Beijing and Shanghai with an injured knee. Roger Federer, who's safely through to the quarterfinals, sent Nadal and Mallorca a message:

Thanks for your words, @rogerfederer!

🎥: @ATPWorldTour_ES pic.twitter.com/M2lhXHFDVb
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) October 11, 2018

Novak Djokovic, who's also into the Shanghai quarterfinals, added his own message:

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🗣@DjokerNole has a message for those affected by the recent tragic events in Majorca. pic.twitter.com/IwW1v3r1Hp
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 11, 2018

Nadal is expected to return in Paris for the final ATP Masters 1000 of the year.

WATCH: Nadal helps clean up after Mallorca flooding

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