Rafael Nadal is a professional Spanish tennis player widely regarded for his dominance on clay courts and his remarkable consistency throughout his career. With 22 Grand Slam titles to his name, Nadal is one of a select group of male players to have achieved a Career Golden Slam—winning all four Grand Slam tournaments and Olympic gold in singles.
Rafael Nadal was born on June 3, 1986, in Mallorca, Spain. At the age of three, his uncle, Toni Nadal—a former tennis professional—recognized his natural talent and began coaching him. By age eight, Nadal won a regional under-12 tennis championship, prompting Toni to intensify his training. Observing that young Rafael used two hands for both forehand and backhand strokes, Toni encouraged him to develop his left-handed play to gain a strategic advantage.
Nadal's rapid progress in junior tennis led to victories in both the Spanish and European championships by the time he was 12. He officially turned professional at age 15, setting the stage for an extraordinary career.
Despite early setbacks due to shoulder and foot injuries, Nadal quickly rose to prominence. He claimed his second French Open title in 2006, part of a year in which he captured five additional tournament victories. In 2007, Nadal retained his French Open crown and earned five other ATP titles.
The year 2008 marked a significant peak in Nadal's career. He triumphed at Roland Garros once again and secured an iconic Wimbledon victory over Roger Federer in what remains one of the sport's most memorable finals. That year, he also took home the gold medal in men's singles at the Beijing Olympics, completing his Career Golden Slam across all surfaces and Olympic competition.
| Birth Date: | 3 Jun, 1986 |
| Age: | 33 yrs |
| Occupations: | Tennis player Model |
| Citizenship: | Spain |
| Birth Place: | Manacor |
| residence: | Manacor |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Spanish tennis player |
| Net Worth 2020: | 180 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 200 million |
