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Rafael Nadal is a professional tennis player from Spain.
He is currently ranked number two in the world, and is the reigning Australian Open champion.
Nadal did not play in the 2009 Wimbledon tournament, citing tendinitis in his knees.http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=4272537. Roger Federer's victory there allowed him to reclaim the number one position formerly held by Nadal.
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Fast Facts
- Born: June 3, 1986
- Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
- Plays left-handed
- Turned pro in 2001
- Nickname: Rafa
- Won the 2008 Wimbledon tournament
- Four-time French Open champion (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- First man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win four-consecutive French Opens and to win French Open and Wimbledon in the same year
- Record 81-match clay court winning streak
- He has been ranked #2 on the ATP Tour for a record 160 weeks and became #1 on August 18, 2008
- He has a 22-1 record in the finals of clay-court tournaments and is undefeated in over 40 best-of-five-set matches on clay
- Has 31 career titles
- Coach: Toni Nadel
- Racquet of choice: Babolat
- Considered one of the best clay court playersESPN: Is Rafael Nadal the Best Clay Court Player Ever?
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2008 Olympics
Nadal represented Spain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He won the gold medal in the men's singles event, defeating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in the final match.NBC Olympics: Men's Singles Gold-Medal Match Shortly after the Olympics, Nadal overtook Federer as number one in the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings. Federer has previously held the top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks.CBC.ca: It's Official: Nadal Is No. 1 (August 18, 2008) -
Early Career
Known for his heavy topspin, Rafael Nadal was introduced to tennis at the age of three by his uncle and now coach, Toni Nadel. Rather than train at the Spanish tennis federation, Nadal decided to remain at home and train with his uncle and attend regular school. At the age of eight, Nadal won the Under-12 Title of Majorca, but it wasn't until Nadal turned twelve that he decided to pursue tennis as a career. In 2003, Nadal became the youngest player to win two rounds at Wimbledon since Boris Becker.The U.S. Times: Rafael Nadal -
2008 Injury
Nadal announced on November 10, 2008, that he would miss the finals of the Davis Cup with tendinitis in his right knee.ESPN.com: Rafael Nadal Will Miss Davis Cup Final with Tendinitis -
Rafael Nadal Quote
"The only way of finding a solution is to fight back, to move, to run, and to control that pressure."The U.S. Times: Rafael Nadal
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ESPN.com: No. 1 Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon
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ESPN.com: Nadal Tops Federer for First Aussie Title
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Perspective On Federer's Win
As such, his effort against Rafael Nadal in the final was shockingly tame. Don't miss a moment of the latest tennis coverage from around the world. ...ESPN (July 06, 2009) -
Spain plays Germany without stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer
MADRID — Davis Cup defending champion Spain will play without injured Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer when it faces Germany in the quarter-finals. ...The Canadian Press (July 09, 2009) -
Behind the Numbers: Federer's Return to No. 1
By Bob Goetz Until Rafael Nadal's knee problems began to take their toll this spring, he held a solid lead over Roger Federer in the world rankings. ...New York Times (July 09, 2009) -
Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarters
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Injury-stricken Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will be among the big names forced to miss the Davis Cup ...Reuters (July 07, 2009)
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Behind the Numbers: Federer's Return to No. 1: Rafael Nadal's recent losses, and especially his absence from Wim.. http://bit.ly/zPNQ
@nytimes_wire | July 09, 2009 08:47 PM -
anyways i reeeeeeeeeeeeeally missed nadal. roland garros and wimbledon proved only rafael nadal can beat the grandmaster federer. VAMOS RAFA
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www.easy-world.net Roger Federer Vs. Rafael Nadal: Battling for No. 1 http://bit.ly/1bu85a 1GA
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Spain plays Germany without stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer http://u.mavrev.com/je2m
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Spain plays Germany without stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer http://bit.ly/En2Fv
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View All Rafael Nadal Questions (14) | Ask a QuestionWhen did Roger Federer last beat Rafael Nadal? (1 Answer)For final: July 2007 Wimbledon (Grass) Final Federer 7-6 (7),4-6,7-6 (3),2-6,6-2 For semi-final ("Federer Beat Nadal" - timewise) November 2007 Shanghai (Indoor Cement) Semi Federer 6-4,6-1 read moreFederer or Nadal? (4 Answers)g'day Philipy, Thank you for your question. I will go for Federer. He has had an extra days rest and had a straight set win over Roddick. http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20090131-186683/Verdasco-marvels-at-Nadals-skill It has ... read more
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ESPN.com: Roger's reign on hold with Nadal's dominance
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BBC.co.uk: Sportsround meets Rafael Nadal
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ESPN.com: Rafael Nadal Will Miss Davis Cup Final with Tendinitis
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ESPN.com: Nadal's goal to get knee fit for Davis Cup final
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ESPN.com: Nadal outlasts Federer in epic final to halt streak at five - Tennis
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Telegraph: Nadal remains the king of clay
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Rafael Nadal Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Tennis
- ATP Tennis.com: Profile
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 188
- Years Pro: 6
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Rafael Nadal Timeline
- June 3, 1986: Born
- 2001: Turned Pro
- 2005: French Open Champion
- 2006: French Open Champion
- 2007: French Open Champion
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