Rafael Nadal Biography, Pics

Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked No. 1 in the world. He completed his career Grand Slam by winning the 2010 U.S. Open. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Nadal was ranked World No. 2 behind Roger Federer for a record 160 weeks in a row before serving, top position, which he then held by 18 August 2008 to 05/07/2009.


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His success on clay has given him the nickname "The King of Clay", the result led many experts to consider him as the greatest clay court player of all time. In 2008, Nadal was awarded the Prince of Asturias prize for sport, in recognition of his achievements in tennis.