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Rafael Nadal© ATP
  • Nationality: ESP (Spain)
  • Birthdate: June 03, 1986
  • Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
  • Residence: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
  • Turned Pro: 2001
  • Plays: Left-handed
  • Coach: Toni Nadal
  • 2011 Ranking: 2
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Our Scouting Report
Strengths: Massive forehand; physically imposing; consistent off ground; fast; indefatigable
Weaknesses: Second serve; handling of flat, hard groundstokes on hard courts; injury prone

Latest News, articles and information:


Rafael Nadal Says See You At Indian Wells [Video]
video from the Melbourne airport, Rafael Nadal announced that his next tournament will be Indian Wells in March. Nadal, who lost an epic 5-set marathon to Novak Djokovic Sunday in the Australian Open final, will skip Spain's Davis Cup tie in 10 days and also pass on the lucrat...
2012-02-01

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open Photo Shoot [Video]
hours after his big win over Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic took his third Australian Open trophy to Carlton Gardens in Melbourne where the Serb posed for the traditional champions photo shoot. "Today I only slept for a couple of hours ... but it was worth it," Djokovic told...
2012-02-01

Novak Djokovic: I'm Very Tired But Fulfilled, Full Of Joy, I'm Very Proud Of This Achievement [Video]
by what he accomplished this weekend at the Australian Open. Not only did he beat Andy Murray in almost five hours, he then beat Rafael Nadal 48 hours in nearly six in hours to win his third Australian Open in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals in history. "I'm very tired, b...
2012-02-01

Post-Match Analysis: Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Australian Open Final
I get too bogged down, I have to congratulate Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal for an unbelievable display of heart during one of the greatest matches and major finals of all time. Even nearing the six hour mark, the two played breathtaking tennis from start to finish, in fact t...
2012-01-30

Tennis Players React To Novak Djokovic's Win Over Rafael Nadal
tennis players in the world are chiming in on what was one of the greatest match of all time. Last night Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal in fie sets to win the Australian Open. Incredibly, the match clocked in at 5 hours, 53 minutes making it the longest Grand Slam final in O...
2012-01-29

Novak Djokovic: This Is The Greatest Win Of My Life, It's Incredible
his incredible 5-set win over Rafael Nadal to capture his third Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic met the press to discuss his 5-hour, 53-minute epic victory: THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Many of you stayed this late. Thank you. Q. We have t...
2012-01-29

David Ferrer Interview - Monte Carlo, Apr 17
happy with my game also. I was a bit sad about certain moments.But generally speaking I'm happy. I'm satisfied with my game.Q. You played Nadal a lot of times. What are your thoughts about this match today?DAVID FERRER: (Through translation.) Well, Rafa is incredible on clay. I mean...
2011-04-17

Roger Federer Interview - Miami, Apr 1
get those.  That's what I care about right now. Q.  After Rafa's play today, do you think it's going to start a new era with Djokovic and Nadal on the top? ROGER FEDERER:  Possibly.  I don't know.  You tell me.  Let's see in five years.  Look back.  It's not like Novak hasn't been a...
2011-04-02

More...
Sizing Up the Semifinals, Federer v Djokovic and Nadal v Murray at French Open
Djokovic Tries to Cap Slam Season Against Nadal With First US Open Title, Who'll Win?
Tennis World Awaits a Federer-Nadal US Open Final
Can Federer Beat Nadal to Win Another French Open?
Federer v. Nadal US Open Final Ahead?
Djokovic v. Nadal For Australian Open Title, 2012 Supremacy; Who's The Pick?

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Rafael Nadal reflects on his game, 2009 and what's to come in London.



Recent fan comments for Rafael Nadal:


Norma and Milton Novie
Says:

We are a group of Americans who want to tell Rafa that to us HE WAS THE WiNNer Last Night at the Australian Open. He is worthy of admiration for the way he conducts himself on the court and for his excellent tennis performance.
We will always hold him in the higest esteem and wish him a future win at the US Open.
HE IS NUMBER ONE!!!!!

Posted on December 31, 2011 at 10:36 ET



Adie
Says:

Hopeyou beat Federerand win the Title. All Spaniard are praying for you.. Good luck
Vamos RAFA-win win the title.


Posted on January 6, 2012 at 05:56 ET



Addie
Says:

Hope you beat Federer on Thursday. I love to watchyou play as a classy player and a Spaniard. Good luck and hope the fans and me won't be disappointed. Go - Vamos RAFA

Posted on January 6, 2012 at 05:52 ET



Silvia
Says:

I hope you get back to number 1.

Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:00 ET



Silvia
Says:

You are the best, Rafa. Wishing you luck in 2012.

Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:58 ET



Rosa
Says:

I know everyone is envy and getting irritated to Rafa especilly the skils, technique and the way he express his victory..the way he bites the trophy. Anyhow...Rafa is a very fantastic player..Rafa,you will never satisfy everyone...let them talk whatever they one the most important is you know what you do and you never done wrong to them.

Posted on August 8, 2011 at 10:58 ET



eigtmhhorseman
Says:

Horses eat hay.

Posted on August 6, 2011 at 00:35 ET



teresita magarro
Says:

You are the best Rafa!!! win or lost give thnks to the Lord. God Bless u alwys

Posted on May 31, 2011 at 20:29 ET



lis k
Says:

No one can ever be Rafa nadal passion motiovation and excitement etc. Etc. Best tennis player I've ever seen in my fifty years you rule Rafa always just take care of yourself don't end up dissabled like me no one will ever forget you sweet wonderful man




Posted on June 3, 2011 at 20:38 ET



nanao mara
Says:

hi rafa u r the best tennis player in ths world n forever, we love u, try 2 avoid injury, all d bst...

Posted on May 1, 2011 at 15:55 ET



Pritam
Says:

Don get injured, Success will follow u.. \m/

Posted on July 6, 2010 at 03:53 ET



poppie
Says:

why is rafael nadal the best he is good

Posted on July 3, 2010 at 13:14 ET



rosalie (philippines)
Says:

simply the best!!!

Posted on June 8, 2010 at 02:51 ET



catherine barnes
Says:

rafa;;; i watsh you al the time . you will do wellin madred, and at the f.open just play your tennis. do not read in to what other people say. you are the best, catherine barnes high point. nc

Posted on May 5, 2010 at 14:38 ET



saajan
Says:

we love u.....
best of luck for ur omin matches
vamous rafa

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 10:25 ET



miles
Says:

nadal ur the main reason i started playing tennis i have the same passion and strength you have keep you the grand slam winning and maybe some day i could be as great as you

Posted on March 8, 2010 at 21:49 ET



krishnan.t.s.
Says:

i love watching you play Rafa
u are and will forever be the greatest tennis player that the world has ever seen.... keep beating fedrer in grand slam final n deny him graff's 22 slams... i know you can do it
VAMOS RAFA

Posted on March 5, 2010 at 06:12 ET



Sean Asshole
Says:

I doubt about Nadal's knees. He should have finished the match against Murray at AO! He had to do it! He ain't my hero any more.

Posted on February 6, 2010 at 14:01 ET



hema
Says:

rafa you are fast runner ,iwatch your matches and i enjoy when isee your matches against federer

Posted on February 1, 2010 at 06:22 ET



greekevil
Says:

p.s. actual date and time: Posted on January 27, 2010 at 12:01pm CET

Posted on January 7, 2010 at 04:56 ET



greekevil
Says:

Well, Nadal, devil (church) doesn't like you. But people do. Once in chess there was a devil favoured- Kasparov, here in tennis this Federer. Let them win (Fed,Murray,Sod/Mats,Djoky), but we will prefer pure people like you and Davydenko.

Posted on January 7, 2010 at 04:49 ET



NaSTina
Says:

Nadal.... love it....love it when u fight!... keep on fighting !

Posted on December 31, 2009 at 13:55 ET



YOU KNOW WHO
Says:

NADAL IS BACK,NO DOUBT.DOHA FINAL SAYS ENOUGH. WELL,RAFA,JUST GO BACK TO YOUR N1 POSITION.

Posted on January 1, 2010 at 03:09 ET



Ivan Bull
Says:

What makes Rafa so loved worldwide? May be his nobility, modesty and strong will? Bow before the King!!!

Posted on January 4, 2010 at 04:39 ET



Boris Becker
Says:

Rafa best ever! World tennis without Rafa? Is this possible?

Posted on January 4, 2010 at 04:24 ET



imrogerfedererbigestfan
Says:

VAMOS RAFA
WE LOVE YOU

Posted on January 1, 2010 at 13:27 ET



shahul
Says:

i love you rafa

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 02:11 ET



juliac.
Says:

Me gusta mirrar cuando juegas al tenis. Su sirves son muy buenos. Lo siento, no puedo escribir en español muy bien porque es sólo mi tercer año aprendiendo. Usted es el número uno!
con amor,
julia

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:59 ET



yhani
Says:

get better....!!!!!
we all love you
u are the best...!!!

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 23:02 ET



ayush
Says:

Rafa youv rock

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 01:24 ET



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