Wissenswertes

Born and resides in Manacor, Mallorca in Spain.

Began playing tennis at age four with his uncle Toni, who is his coach

Nadal's Wimbledon 2008 defeat of Roger Federer was the longest men's singles final in the history of the prestigious tournament: 4 hours 48 minutes. Former Wimbledon champ John McEnroe proclaimed that it was the greatest match he'd ever seen.

Plays left-handed, but is right-handed.

Editor of the Barcelona daily newspaper El Periódico de Catalunya.

Considers clay his favorite surface

His 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

Son of Sebastián Nadal and Ana María Parera.

Won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games on August 17th 2008.

Has known Richard Gasquet since he was 12.

Became the only player in the history of tennis to win the French Open (Roland Garros) 12 times during his career.

Married longtime girlfriend Mery "Xisca" Perello in a lavish ceremony at La Fortaleza (Majorca, Spain). The reported 350 guests included former monarch Juan Carlos I [October 19, 2019].

Double Career Grand Slam: Won all four majors in singles twice.

22 men's Grand Slam singles titles.

14 finals at a single major (French Open).

112 match wins at a single major (French Open).

Career Golden Slam + Olympic gold medal in doubles.

17 consecutive years in the Top 10.

Defeated Roger Federer in 2008 Wimbledon 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7.

Won 2008 French Open defeating Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0.

Has a younger sister named María Isabel.

Has been in South Africa in order to attend the Football World Cup final between Spain and Holland one week after winning his second Wimbledon tournament. (Juli 2010)

Has won his fifth Roland Garros after beating Robin Söderling by 6-4, 6-2 and 6-4 and has also recuperated the number one of the ATP. (Juni 2010)

On 11 June 2017 won for the 10th time the French Open aka Roland Garros in Paris, France. He defeated Stan Wawrinka in the final match.

On 9 June 2019 won the French Open for the 12th time during his career. He defeated Dominic Thiem in the final.

14 titles won on a single surface (Clay).

Simultaneous holder of Olympic gold medal in singles and majors on clay and grass courts (2008).

Surface Slam: Won majors on three different surfaces in a calendar year (2010).

15 years winning 1+ major (2005-2014, 2017-2020, 2022).

3+ majors in three separate decades (2000s - 6, 2010s - 13, 2020s - 3).

Double Career Grand Slam on three different surfaces.

10 title defences at a single major (French Open)[2].

10 title defences (2006-08, 2011-14, 2018-2020)[2].

14 titles won at a single major (French Open).

Double Channel Slam: Won the French-Wimbledon title double in a calendar year twice (2008, 2010).

Career Golden Slam: Won all four majors and the Olympic gold medal in singles.

Youngest male player to achieve the Career Golden Slam (24).

Simultaneous holder of majors on clay, grass, and hard courts (2010).

10 consecutive years winning 1+ major (2005-2014).

Double Career Surface Slam: Won majors on three different surfaces twice.

4 consecutive years winning Monte Carlo and French Open (2005-2008).

12 finals contested at a single tournament - Monte Carlo and Rome.

19 consecutive years winning 1+ title (2004-2022).

11+ titles at three tournaments (14 French Open, 12 Barcelona, and 11 Monte Carlo).

876 consecutive weeks in the Top 10.

40 clay-court Big Titles won.

52 consecutive wins in semifinals on a single surface (Clay from 2004-2014).

30 titles won without losing a set (Clay - 26 and hard - 4).

8 consecutive titles at a single tournament (Monte Carlo).

26 clay-court titles won without losing a set.