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| Name: | Rafael Nadal |
| Nationality: | Spain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 6/3/1986 |
| Birthplace: | Manacor, Mallorca |
| Residence: | Manacor, Mallorca |
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| Play Style: | Left Handed |
| Raquet: | Babolat |
| Clothes by: | Nike |
| Shoes by: | Nike |
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About:
Full name is Rafael Nadal Parera...Nicknamed "Rafa" by his countrymen...Began playing tennis at age five with his uncle Toni, who is his coach...Comes from same area (Mallorca) as countryman Carlos Moya...The city of Manacor is second-biggest on island of Mallorca...Considers clay his favorite surface...His other uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, is a professional soccer player with stints at FC Barcelona, Real Mallorca and Spanish national team, which competed in 2002 World Cup...Often hits with Moya when two are in Mallorca...Reached Spanish Championships in July 2003 (l. to Lopez)...Has a 2-3 career Davis Cup record (1-1 in singles) in three ties…Coached by his uncle Toni Nadal and Jofre Porta, who also works with Carlos Moya. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 3 (6/6/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 37 (6/13/2005)
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