Rafael Nadal

Birth Name:

Rafael Nadal Parera

Birth Place:

Manacor, Balearic Islands, Spain

Surpassed Björn Borg for the most French Open titles in 2012 by winning the Grand Slam for the seventh time
Founded the Rafa Nadal Foundation in 2008 to help support disadvantaged youth
In 2006, he became the first person to beat Roger Federer in a Grand Slam final
Won the Davis Cup with the Spanish National Team in 2004
Started playing tennis at the age of four after being coached by his uncle Toni Nadal
Quote: "If you don't lose, you can't enjoy victories․ You have to accept both things․"
Quote: "Enduring means accepting․ Accepting things as they are and not as you wish them to be․ And then looking ahead․ And not behind․"
Best known for his dominating play on clay courts
Was featured in Shakira's music video for her song "Gypsy․"
Is right-handed, but plays tennis with his left hand

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