About
Rafael Nadal
Tennis Legend & Mentor to Future Champions
Rafael Nadal was born in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain, on June 3, 1986. From a very young age, he was passionate about sports, playing both football and tennis. Soon, he had to choose between the two and decided to focus on tennis. In 2004, Nadal was a member of the Spanish National Team that won the Davis Cup. A year later, he established himself on the professional scene by winning Roland Garros, the first of his 14 victories at the French Open.
He is nicknamed the King of Clay for his exploits on the surface.
Achievements
To this day, Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, and 5 Davis Cup titles with the National Team. His career has been marked by incredible achievements and numerous records, especially his dominance on clay courts. Nadal's success at the French Open is unparalleled, and his total of 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles is the most in tennis history.
The Academy
In 2016, Nadal inaugurated the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in his hometown of Manacor. The academy aims to share everything he has learned over his career with young students, providing world-class training and education. Through this initiative, Nadal continues to contribute to the sport and inspire future generations of tennis players.
