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Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal is a Spanish former tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, particularly on clay courts, where he won a record 14 French Open titles, earning him the nickname the King of Clay. He won 22 Grand Slam singles titles across his career, along with two Olympic gold medals, and was part of a celebrated rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. His relentless playing style and physical intensity on court became defining features of his game.

Facts
Birth Year
1986 1
Career Highlight
Won a record 14 French Open titles and 22 Grand Slam singles titles overall in tennis. 1
Classification
Competition Category
Individual 1
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Tennis, Sports
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1. Wikipedia, Rafael Nadal
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  • Lead section, Rafael Nadal
    Nadal won 92 ATP Tour singles titles, with 22 major titles, including a record 14 French Open titles.
  • Lead section, Rafael Nadal (achievement)
    Nadal won 92 ATP Tour singles titles, with 22 major titles, including a record 14 French Open titles.
  • Wikipedia, article summary lead
    Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera, 1st Marquess of Llevant de Mallorca (born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish former professional tennis player.
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