Rafael Nadal

Spanish tennis player (born 1986)

Rafael Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player. Nadal has been ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and has finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam men's singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles. He has won 92 ATP-level singles titles, including 36 Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal, with 63 of these on clay courts. Nadal is one of only two 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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Playing Wimbledon 'not a good idea' as Nadal eyes Olympics

Rafael Nadal says he is likely to skip Wimbledon in order to protect his body and achieve his goal of playing at this year's Olympics.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago

Nadal loses on possible French Open farewell

Rafael Nadal's return to the French Open - and possible farewell - is over as the 14-time champion loses to German fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago

Nadal sets aside retirement talk to face Zverev - day two preview

Rafael Nadal begins his quest for a 15th French Open title, while British duo Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart are also in action on day two.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago

Nadal not 'closing door' on extending career

Rafael Nadal still cannot say "100%" if he is playing the French Open for a final time - but it remains a "big chance" it will be.