
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
1986 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
Born
June 3, 1986
Age
~40 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
model, tennis player
1986
Born in Manacor (1986-06-03)
2006
AwardLaureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year
2008
AwardPrincess of Asturias Award for Sports
2008
AwardBest International Athlete ESPY Award
2010
AwardBBC World Sport Star of the Year
2011
AwardLaureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year
About
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal won 92 ATP Tour singles titles, with 22 major titles—including a record 14 French Open titles—as well as 36 Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal. Nadal is one of three men to complete the career Golden Slam in singles. His 81 consecutive wins on clay constitute the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era.
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Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal won 92 ATP Tour singl
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
Rafael Nadal was born on June 3, 1986.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Rafael
Rafael — June 3, 1986
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
Actions
Present
Age ~40