Rafael Nadal
2001-2024
Biography
Rafael Nadal, known as the 'King of Clay,' is a Spanish tennis legend who has redefined excellence on clay courts. With 14 French Open titles, he holds the record for most wins at a single Grand Slam tournament. His relentless fighting spirit, incredible topspin forehand, and unmatched physical endurance have made him one of the most successful athletes in tennis history. Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles place him among the all-time greats.
Iconic Moments
Nadal's iconic French Open dominance
June 11, 2023
Celebrating another clay court victory
May 15, 2022
Australian Open comeback 2022
January 30, 2022
Grand Slam Championships
French Open 2005
defeated Mariano Puerta
6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5
French Open 2006
defeated Roger Federer
1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4)
French Open 2007
defeated Roger Federer
6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
French Open 2008
defeated Roger Federer
6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Wimbledon 2008
defeated Roger Federer
6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7
Australian Open 2009
defeated Roger Federer
7-5, 3-6, 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-2
French Open 2010
defeated Robin Soderling
6-4, 6-2, 6-4
Wimbledon 2010
defeated Tomas Berdych
6-3, 7-5, 6-4
US Open 2010
defeated Novak Djokovic
6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2
French Open 2011
defeated Roger Federer
7-5, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-1
French Open 2012
defeated Novak Djokovic
6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
French Open 2013
defeated David Ferrer
6-3, 6-2, 6-3
US Open 2013
defeated Novak Djokovic
6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
French Open 2014
defeated Novak Djokovic
3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4
French Open 2017
defeated Stan Wawrinka
6-2, 6-3, 6-1
US Open 2017
defeated Kevin Anderson
6-3, 6-3, 6-4
French Open 2018
defeated Dominic Thiem
6-4, 6-3, 6-2
US Open 2019
defeated Daniil Medvedev
7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4
French Open 2019
defeated Dominic Thiem
6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
French Open 2020
defeated Novak Djokovic
6-0, 6-2, 7-5
Australian Open 2022
defeated Daniil Medvedev
2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5
French Open 2022
defeated Casper Ruud
6-3, 6-3, 6-0
Career Statistics
Career Accolades
22 Grand Slams, 14 French Open, 36 Masters