Rafael Nadal Parera [a] [pron 1] (born 3 June 1986) 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.

Tennis great Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from the sport on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Official tennis player profile of Rafael Nadal on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.

Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Oct 10, 2024 · Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from the sport after a glittering career in which he amassed 22 grand slam titles. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis...

Feb 5, 2025 · At 38 years of age, Nadal brought his life as a professional tennis player to an end in November, while playing for Spain at the Davis Cup. He left in his wake a career that included 92 titles, an all-time record of 14 French Opens, over 1000 wins. It is an astonishing legacy.

6 days ago · Rafael Nadal is a Spanish tennis player who was one of the game’s leading competitors in the early 21st century, especially noted for his performance on clay. He won a record 14 career French Open championships and was the first player to win 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles.

Jan 15, 2025 · Rafael Nadal, often referred to as the "King of Clay," stands tall in the annals of tennis history with an illustrious career marked by phenomenal success. His record includes 22 Grand Slam singles titles, making him one of the most decorated players in the sport.

Apr 29, 2025 · TOPSHOT - Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Italy's Simone Bolelli during their men's singles first round match on day two of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28 ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Rafael Nadal retires as one of the best players in the history of tennis. With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday. In a message to his adoring...