Rafael
Nadal
by Victor Okechukwu • 2 days ago
Dec'26 2024
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Dec'24 2024
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Profile Information
Full Name | Rafael Nadal |
Nickname | Rafa |
Age | 38 years old |
Nationality | Spanish |
Turned pro | 2001 |
Highest ranking | 1 |
Grand Slam titles | 22 |
Career titles | 92 |
Rafael Nadal is one of the contenders in the GOAT debate. The Spaniard was born on 3rd June 1986 to Ana Maria Parera and Sebastian Nadal in Mallorca. He turned Pro in 2001 and won his first Grand Slam event in 2005 at the French Open at the age of 19. Since then he has won 22 Majors and has spent 209 weeks as the World No. 1.
How many Grand Slam titles has Rafael Nadal won?
Rafael Nadal has won a total of 22 Grand Slam titles. He is a record 14-time champion in the French Open, the most titles by any player at any Major. He has also won two titles each at the Australian Open and the Wimbledon while winning the US Open on four occasions.