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Rafael Nadal
Left-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · Turned pro 2001 · 185cm
Rafael Nadal is a professional tennis player from Spain, 40 years old, ranked No. 173 on the ATP singles rankings as of February 24, 2025. Career-high ranking: No. 1 (January 20, 2020). Nadal has won 104 career singles titles from 147 finals (92 at tour level, 2 at Challenger level, 10 at Davis Cup). Most recent title: French Open - Paris (2022), beating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-0. Last match: lost to Van De Zandschulp 6-4, 6-4 in the Rubber 1 at Davis Cup, World Group, QF, NED-ESP 2-1, November 19, 2024. Best surface by career win rate: clay (484–51).
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