Rafael Nadal
3 June 1986 – present
Rafael Nadal is a Spanish former professional tennis player who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 at the French Open. Coached from childhood by his uncle Toni Nadal, he spent 209 weeks ranked world number one and won Olympic gold in both singles and doubles. He retired from professional tennis in November 2024.
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Life events
He began playing tennis as a young child under the coaching of his uncle Toni Nadal.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe beat Mariano Puerta in the final on his debut appearance at Roland Garros, days after turning 19.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe beat Roger Federer in a five-set final that ended in near darkness.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe defeated Fernando Gonzalez in the final.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe beat Novak Djokovic in the final for his first title in New York.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe couple married in Mallorca after a long relationship.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe beat Casper Ruud in the final, extending his record at Roland Garros.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe retired from professional tennis after Spain's elimination.
Source: en.wikipedia.org