Sportsman

Rafael Nadal

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Full NameRafael Nadal Parera
Country (Sports)Spain
ResidenceManacor, Mallorca, Spain
Born3 June 1986 (age 38)
BirthplaceManacor, Mallorca, Spain
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Turned Pro2001
Net Worth$220 million
Playing StyleLeft-handed (two-handed backhand)
CoachesCarlos Moyá (2016–), Marc López (2021–), Gustavo Marcaccio (2022–)
Prize MoneyUS$134,808,161 (2nd all-time leader in earnings)
Official Websiterafaelnadal.com
Singles Career Record1075–225 (82.7%)
Singles Career Titles92 (5th in the Open Era)
Highest Singles RankingNo. 1 (18 August 2008)
Current Singles RankingNo. 275 (27 May 2024)
Grand Slam Singles Titles22 (Australian Open: 2009, 2022; French Open: 2005–2008, 2010–2014, 2017–2020, 2022; Wimbledon: 2008, 2010; US Open: 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019)
Olympic Gold Medals (Singles)2008 Beijing
Doubles Career Record138–76 (64.5%)
Doubles Career Titles11
Highest Doubles RankingNo. 26 (8 August 2005)
Olympic Gold Medals (Doubles)2016 Rio de Janeiro
Davis Cup Titles4 (2004, 2009, 2011, 2019)
Signature StrengthsForehand with high topspin, strong return game, high break point conversion
Major Achievements14 French Open titles, Career Golden Slam in singles, 81 consecutive wins on clay, double Career Grand Slam
AwardsStefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (5 times), Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2011, 2021), Time 100 Most Influential People (2022)
National HonorsGrand Cross of Royal Order of Sports Merit, Grand Cross of Order of the Second of May, Grand Cross of Naval Merit, Medal of the City of Paris
PhilanthropyFounder of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca
Notable RivalsRoger Federer, Novak Djokovic

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