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Jill Zarin Is "In Love" With Rafael Nadal And It Looks Like the Start of a Beautiful Friendship

Now we just want to see the #RHONY alum and the tennis star face off on the court.

By Laura Rosenfeld
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With the U.S. Open about to kick off next week, tennis has taken over New York City. So of course, the hottest stars of the sport would be hanging out with Big Apple social butterfly Jill Zarin. 

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The Real Housewives of New York City alum was caught up with Rafael Nadal, who will be competing in this year's U.S. Open, during an event at the Lotte New York Palace Thursday. "I'm in love! I think he looks like Tom cruise!" Jill gushed on Instagram. "Good luck my new friend!"

I'm in love! I think he looks like Tom cruise! Good luck my new friend! @usopen #usopen2017

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We all know how fierce Jill is on the court, so we can only imagine that she and Nadal swapped pro tips during their hangout sesh.

Jill also got to see Nadal take on fellow tennis great Venus Williams in a friendly (or intense, by the looks of the below photo) game of badminton.

What happened to @venuswilliams ? At @newyorkpalace !

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Last night's epic showdown between @venuswilliams and @rafaelnadal #PalacePerks

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Lotte New York Palace Invitational 2017 #PalacePerks @venuswilliams @rafaelnadal

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See more of the RHONY ladies get their tennis on, below.

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