Rafael Nadal
Biography
Rafael Nadal Parera (born 3 June 1986, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain) is a former Spanish tennis player who emerged in the early 21st century as one of the game’s leading competitors, especially noted for his performance on clay. Nadal grew up in a sports-minded family; his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal was a professional association football (soccer) player who competed in the 2002 World Cup. Rafael began playing tennis at age four, guided by another uncle, Toni Nadal, who remained his coach on the professional tour. In his early years, Nadal (who wrote with his right hand) played left-handed tennis with both a two-handed forehand and backhand. When he was 12, however, his uncle encouraged him to adopt a more conventional left-handed style. Nadal stuck with his two-handed backhand but switched to what became his signature one-handed forehand, the stroke that was credited with lifting him into the sport’s upper echelons. Nadal retired from the sport on 19 November 2024, after the conclusion the Netherlands vs Spain match in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.
Known For
Seve: Artist, Fighter, Legend
Self
Del Potro, el último match point
Self (archive footage)
Rio Open: 7 Anos de Conquistas
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Nadal/Djokovic : Duel à Roland-Garros
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
McEnroe
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Roger Federer - 20 ans de Grass
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The Netflix Slam
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Federer: Twelve Final Days
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Wimbledon 2006 Official Film
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Wimbledon 2005 Official Film
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Wimbledon - Official film 2007
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Wimbledon Official Film 2009
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Wimbledon - Official film 2012
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Wimbledon The Official Film 2013
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Wimbledon The Official Film 2014
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Wimbledon 2018 - Official Film Review
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Wimbledon 2022 Review
Self - Winner of 22 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Nasty
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Zidane, un destin d'exception
Self (torchbearer)
Cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024
Self - Torchbearer
NBC's Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony in IMAX
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Hijos Del Polvo de Ladrillo
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Roland-Garros : bâtir la légende
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Serena
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Roland Garros
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Strokes of Genius
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Wimbledon 2008 Official Film
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Wimbledon 2010 Official Film
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Wimbledon 2011 Official Film
Rafael Nadal
Nadal visto por Nadal
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Break Point: A Davis Cup Story
Wimbledon, 2019 Official Film
Self
Roland Garros - 40 ans d'exploits
¡Qué suerte hemos tenido!
Nadal: King of Paris
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Rafael Nadal, sur la Terre du Roi
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
36
Gender
Male
Birthday
1986-06-03
Place of Birth
Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Also Known As
Rafael Nadal Parera