Rafael Nadal Parera is also known as Rafael Nadal is a Spanish Professional Tennis Player and one of the greatest tennis players in the history. He is the third player in history who won singles grand slam tournament for 9 times(French Open Titles). He is well known as ‘The King of Clay’. He also won a gold medal in Olympics in 2008 and another gold medal in Doubles in 2016 Rio Olympics. Nadal and Mats Wilander are the only two male players in Tennis history who have won at least 2 Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces – hard court, grass, and clay.
Rafa has 14 Grand Slam singles titles to his name. He is the toughest opponent that Roger Federer has ever faced. He is not only the greatest tennis player in the history but also the person who loves and cares about the world. He Founded Rafael Nadal Foundation in 2008 which offers education and sports training to socially-disadvantaged people.
Rafael Nadal Parents
Nadal born on 3rd 1986 to Sebastian Nadal and Ana María Parera. Rafa’s father Sebastian Nadal is a Spanish businessman who owns an insurance company, a glass and a window company. His mom Ana Maria is a housewife. However, His parents separated in 2009. He reacted to his family crisis and he quoted it destroyed my body and soul.
His mom Ana Maria described Rafa as a super-sensitive human being. He doesn’t like the dark he used to sleep with light or tv on. He cares so much about his family.
Rafel Nadal Uncles
Miguel Ángel Nadal
Miguel Nadal is a retired football player who played for Spanish National team and FC Barcelona. Rafa is a big fan of Real Madrid
Toni Nadal
You can say coach more than Uncle. Toni Nadal is the one who introduced tennis to Rafa. He is the most successful Spanish coach with 14 Grand Slam title with Nadal. He trained Rafa in Poor Tennis courts and with bad tennis balls to Rafa to know it is not the court or balls but its hard work and determination are key for success.
Rafael Nadal Sister
María Isabel is the younger sister of Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal Girlfriend
Maria Francisca Perelló is also known as Xisca Perello is the girlfriend of Rafa, Nadal and Xisca Perillo are in the relationship since 2005. Rafa says there are three women who are a big part of his success, his mother, girlfriend and his sister.