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Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
"Nadal" redirects here. For other people, see Nadal (surname).
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| Full name | Rafael Nadal Parera | |||
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| Country (sports) | Spain | |||
| Residence | Manacor, Mallorca, Spain | |||
| Born | (1986-06-03) 3 June 1986 (age 38) Manacor, Mallorca, Spain | |||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | |||
| Turned pro | 2001 | |||
| Retired | 19 November 2024[2] | |||
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) | |||
| Prize money | US $134,946,100[3] | |||
| Official website | rafaelnadal.com | |||
| Career record | 1080–228 | |||
| Career titles | 92 (5th in the Open Era) | |||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (18 August 2008) | |||
| Australian Open | W (2009, 2022) | |||
| French Open | W (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022) | |||
| Wimbledon | W (2008, 2010) | |||
| US Open | W (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019) | |||
| Tour Finals | F (2010, 2013) | |||
| Olympic Games | W • Rafael Nadal1986-present Rafael Nadal News: Tennis Great Retires After Davis Cup LossAfter 22 Grand Slam titles and countless memorable moments, tennis legend Rafael Nadal played his final professional match on November 19. The 38-year-old lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup, which he said would be his last tournament before retiring from the sport. The Dutch team ousted Nadal and his fellow Spaniards from play after also winning in doubles. “I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and I lost my last one, so we close the circle,” Nadal said afterward. Despite his loss, he was feted by fans and fellow tennis stars, including Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and Novak Djokovic. Nadal announced his retirement in mid-October, citing his health as the primary factor in his decision. He said he hasn’t been able to play “without limitations” over the last few years, as reflected by his current ranking of No. 154. Still, Nadal • Rafael NadalRafael Nadal Parera (born 3 June 1986 in Manacor, Majorca, Spain) is a Spanishprofessionaltennis player who has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles; fourteen at the French Open, four at the US Open, two at Wimbledon and two at the Australian Open. He has been ranked number one in the world for 209 weeks. He plays very well on clay courts, and many people regard Nadal as the greatest clay-court tennis player in history. He plays tennis with his left hand. Nadal has won 36 ATP Masters Series titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. He is a part of the Spain Davis Cup team and has won the cup four times, in 2004, 2008, 2009, and 2011. Nadal is often known simply as Rafa. He has rivalries against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Nadal is agnostic.[1] Grand slams (Participation and victories)[change | change source]This table shows Nadal's performance in each Grand Slam tournament in singles.
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