Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal Parera, a.k.a. Rafa, is a Spanish professional tennis player born on June 3, 1986. Parera, better known by his middle name, Parera, is a highly-ranked player whose professional career began in 2001. Parera is a tennis world champion, and he is ranked third in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals. He is an adept athlete and an exceptional character, and he’s also handsome. So join us in celebrating his special day today!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Rafael Nadal Parera

Nickname:

Rafa

Birth date:

June 3, 1986

Age:

37

Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Height:

6' 1.2"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$200 million

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Background

Rafael Nadal Parera is a fantastic tennis player with myriad accolades and trophies. Parera, who became A.T.P.’s most successful teenager in history, won 16 titles before turning 20. He is a tennis god and has earned reverence from fans, colleagues, and tennis lovers worldwide. Parera was born on June 3, 1985, in the town of Manacor, in Mallorca, Spain. His father, Sebastian Parera Homar, was a businessman, while his mother, Ana Maria Parera Femenias, was a homemaker. Parera is a Gemini of Spanish descent. He has a sister and lots of extended family members. When he was only three, his uncle Toni Nadal introduced him to the game of tennis. Parera loved the sport and entered competitions. When he turned eight, he won an under-12 regional tennis championship.

At age 12, Parera won his age group’s Spanish and European tennis titles. He defeated Pat Cash, a former Grand Slam tournament champion, in a 2021 exhibition match. When Parera turned 15, he became a professional tennis player. In 2002, in his first I.T.F. junior event, he reached the semifinals of the junior Singles at Wimbledon. He also defeated the U.S. for the Junior Davis Cup the same year. In April 2002, with his defeat of Ramon Delgado, Parera won his first A.T.P. match. In 2005, he won 11 Singles and four Masters titles. In 2008, after defeating Roger Federer in a three-set final, he became the fifth man in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam Singles title without losing a set. Parera went on to defeat Federer several more times. In 2010, he became the first male tennis player in history to win Grand Slam tournaments on different court surfaces, from clay to grass and hard court.

Parera has an enviable professional career. He has won two Olympic gold medals for Spain, 91 career titles in Singles, 21 Grand Slam Singles, 11 titles in Doubles, and several more. He is a celebrated athlete who shares his success with his wife, Maria Francisca, whom he married in 2019.

Career timeline

1998
The Spanish and European Titles

Parera wins both Spanish and European tennis titles in his age group.

2002
The First A.T.P. Match Win

Parera wins his first A.T.P. match before turning 16.

2005
The Grand Slam

Parera wins 16 consecutive matches, 11 Singles titles, and four Masters titles, breaking Mats Wilander’s record.

2008
The Grand Slam Singles Record

Parera wins the Grand Slam Singles title without losing a set.

2010
The Golden Grand Slam

Parera becomes history’s first male tennis player to win a Golden Grand Slam.

2016
The Second Olympic Gold Medal

Parera wins Gold in Rio de Janeiro in a Doubles match.

Why We Love Rafael Nadal

  1. He is a phenomenal player

    There are only a handful of professional tennis players that are as good as Parera. He is an exemplary tennis player.

  2. He is ambidextrous

    Parera is lefthanded when playing tennis, but he uses his right hand for everything else. He can use both hands comfortably.

  3. He is a philanthropist

    Parera participated in the ‘A Million Trees for the King’ project. He also donated €1 million to rebuild the Sant Llorenc des Cardassar after the Majorca floods.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He played football

    Parera played football while starting his tennis career and was great at it.

  2. His uncle encouraged him to play lefthanded

    Parera’s tennis coach uncle, Toni, encouraged him to play left-handed for an advantage on the court.

  3. He had to choose tennis

    Parera’s father made him choose between football and tennis to prevent his grades from dwindling further.

  4. He is an agnostic

    Parera has said it is hard for him to believe that God exists.

  5. He is multilingual

    Parera speaks English, Spanish, and Balearic Catalan fluently.

Rafael Nadal FAQs

How did Parera get injured?

He has a stress fracture on his left rib.

Does Parera have a child?

The star tennis player has no kids yet.

How good is Parera at golf?

He obtained a World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2020.

Rafael Nadal’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024June 3Monday
2025June 3Tuesday
2026June 3Wednesday
2027June 3Thursday
2028June 3Saturday

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