Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal
Andy Murray
Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after he was beaten in his second round men's singles match
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after he was beaten in his second round men's singles match
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after he was beaten in his second round men's singles match
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after he was beaten in his second round men's singles match
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal applauds as he leaves the court with Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after a point in the fourth set
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol
Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol celebrates his victory
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after a point in the fourth set

No Rafa, no Roger, no problem for Novak in Miami

Novak Djokovic is looking to bounce back at the ATP Miami Masters after his 22-match win streak was ended last week at Indian Wells and the absence of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is no problem.
 

Del Potro commits to Queen's

Indian Wells finalist Juan Martin del Potro has become the latest leading player to announce he will take part in the traditional Wimbledon grasscourt warm-up event at London's Queen's Club in June.
 

Djokovic, Serena lead injury-hit Miami lineup

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the fields at the Miami Masters hardcourt event that begins on Tuesday, although several big names will be missing.
 

Djokovic, Serena lead injury-hit Miami lineup

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams head the fields at the Miami Masters hardcourt event that begins on Tuesday, although several big names will be missing.
 

Resurgent Nadal sets sights on clay-court season

Rafael Nadal appears poised to reign again on the clay courts of Europe, now that his balky knee has stood the test of the world's best on the punishing hard courts of Indian Wells.
 

Nadal up to fourth in world rankings

Rafael Nadal's tournament win at Indian Wells on Sunday has thrust him back into the top four in the ATP world rankings.
 

Nadal caps return with Indian Wells triumph

Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his third Indian Wells title and cement his return from a seven-month injury layoff.
 

Nadal defeats del Potro to win Indian Wells title

Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his third Indian Wells ATP Masters title and cement his return from a seven-month injury layoff.
 

Del Potro stuns Djokovic to book Nadal clash

Juan Martin del Potro stunned Novak Djokovic to end the World No. 1's 22-match winning streak and book an ATP Indian Wells Masters final against Rafael Nadal.
 

Del Potro ends Djokovic winning streak

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro ended Novak Djokovic's 22-match winning steak, beating the Serbian star 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the ATP Indian Wells Masters final.
 

Resurgent Nadal reaches Indian Wells final

A resurgent Rafael Nadal beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters.
 

Del Potro sets up Djokovic semi at Indian Wells

Juan Martin del Potro toppled Andy Murray on Friday to book a semi-final showdown with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters.
 

Djokovic barrels into Indian Wells semi-finals

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made short work of a lackluster Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday, booking his Indian Wells Masters semi-final spot with a 22nd straight victory.
 

Nadal beats hurting Federer to reach semis

Rafael Nadal took another step in his return from injury with a convincing victory over a hurting Roger Federer on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters.
 

Berdych books Indian Wells semi-final berth

Sixth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych became the first player to reach the men's semi-finals at the Indian Wells Masters on Thursday, beating Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4.
 

Federer and Nadal set up Indian Wells showdown

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have both battled through three-set thrillers to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final at Indian Wells.
 

Federer and Nadal set up quarter-final showdown

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both battled through three-set thrillers to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final at Indian Wells.
 

Federer battles into Indian Wells quarters

Defending champion Roger Federer battled past fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters.
 

Tsonga edges Raonic in another marathon

Eighth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reached the quarter-finals at Indian Wells on Wednesday with a three-set victory over Milos Raonic in a rematch of their record-breaking Olympic tussle.
 

Anderson books quarter-final berth at Indian Wells

South Africa's Kevin Anderson booked a quarter-final berth at Indian Wells on Wednesday with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 13th-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Rafael Nadal
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Full nameRafael Nadal Parera
Nickname(s)Rafa
The King of Clay
The Man from Majorca[1][2]
CountrySpain
ResidenceManacor, Majorca, Spain
Date of birth3 June 1986 (1986-06-03) (age 23)
Place of birthManacor, Majorca
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight85 kg (190 lb; 13.4 st)
Turned pro2001
PlaysLeft-handed; two-handed backhand
Career prize moneyUS$ 26,224,163
Singles
Career record401-91 (81.50%)
Career titles36
Highest rankingNo. 1 (18 August 2008)
Current rankingNo. 2 (9 November 2009)
Grand Slam results
Australian OpenW (2009)
French OpenW (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
WimbledonW (2008)
US OpenSF (2008, 2009)
Major tournaments
Tour FinalsSF (2006, 2007)
Olympic GamesGold medal.svg Gold medal (2008)
Doubles
Career record76–49
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 26 (8 August 2005)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open3R (2004, 2005)
Wimbledon2R (2005)
US OpenSF (2004)
Last updated on: October 19, 2009.