Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose before the start of their men's singles final match during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris (Photo: Reuters)
RAFAEL NADAL (ESP)
World ranking: 2
Birthdate: June 3, 1986
Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Residence: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
Plays: Left-handed
Turned pro: 2001
Coach: Toni Nadal
Career singles titles: 50
Grand Slam singles titles: 11 (Australian Open 2009; French Open 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012; Wimbledon 2008, 2010; US Open 2010)
Career prize money: $49,683,332
Nadal is the first man to win seven French Open singles titles, moving clear of Bjorn Borg with whom he was tied on six. Now boasts an incredible career record of 52 wins and just one loss at Roland Garros. Claycourt titles this year in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome.
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