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Rafael Nadal

The pastHe was born on 3. June 1986 in Manacor on Mallorca(Spain).His full name is Rafael „Rafa“ Nadal Parera.His father Sebastián Nadal is a businessman and he is managing his own

restaurant.His mother Ana María Parera is a housewife.His uncle Toni Nadal recognised tennis talent in Rafa and he started to train him

when he was only 3 years old and he has been his coach since then.

Fame

In April 2002 at 15 years and 10 months Nadal won his first ATP match. The following year Nadal won two Challenges and finished the year in the top 50. He was No. 2 for long time (Roger Federer, his rival, was the first) but in August 2008 he finally became No. 1 (only for 5 months) and in June 2010 he defeated Roger again.

PresentSuccesses: His current ranking is No 1.- the best tennis player in the worldHe has won US open at the first time in August 2010 French open(Roland Gaross) seven times (because

it is on clay court) Australian open once Wimbledon twice

Gold olympic medal from BeijingNow he has also girlfriend called Xisca

Interesting facts

Nadal appeared in commercial of Kia Sorento.He is left-hander, so he has two-handed backhand.In February 2010 Rafael Nadal was featured in the music video of “Gypsy",

single from Shakira.During his career he has earned about 32,000,000 dolars.He is the ten hottest sportman in the world .He also can great stunt with rocket and tennis ball.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJq5KAoBUk

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