Rafael Nadal — PICS Of The Tennis Player

By:

Angelina Pilarinos

August 25, 2015 11:17AM EDT

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Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal — Rafael Nadal is one of the world’s most famous faces in Tennis. The Spaniard rose to fame in 2005 and swiftly hit the men’s top ten in the world. He’s been winning grand slams since 2005, with his first major win being the French Open. Rafael would go on to win that very tournament another 11 times and be dubbed by fans and pundits as the ‘king of the clay’ – a reference to the surface the players compete on. Rafael has also won the Australian Open in 2009, The Wimbledon Championships in 2008 and 2010, and the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019. He has also won two gold medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Here, Rafael Nadal of Spain plays in the Men’s Final of the US Open Tennis Championships 2019 at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.

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Nadal In Pink

Nadal In Pink — Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his third-round match against Federico Delbonis of Argentina at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, 14 April 2021.

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Nadal In Pink (again)

Nadal In Pink (again) — Rafael Nadal also wore pink in his match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament. He defeated Grigor to go on to the quarterfinals.

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Rafael Nadal lifts the Laver Cup in 2019

Rafael Nadal lifts the Laver Cup in 2019 — Team Europe’s Rafael Nadal lifts the Laver Cup trophy after winning against Team World at the Laver Cup tennis event in Geneva. Fellow team members included Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem.

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Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup — Team Europe’s Rafael Nadal reacts during his singles match against Team World’s Milos Raonic at the Laver Cup tennis event in Geneva. Rafael has a reputation for being an incredibly intense player.

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Rafel Nadal wins the US Open Tennis Championships 2019

Rafel Nadal wins the US Open Tennis Championships 2019 — Rafael Nadal of Spain lifts the US Open trophy as he celebrates winning the US Open. The win marked his 19th overall grand slam.

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A Night With The Stars Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala

A Night With The Stars Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala — Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello attend ‘A Night With The Stars’ Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and supported by Moet & Chandon at Battersea Power Station. The couple looked great on the red carpet.

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Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello at Good Money Gala

Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello at Good Money Gala — Rafael Nadal and his partner Maria Francisca Perello at the Good Money Gala in February 2018. The couple would later get engaged in May 2018.

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Rafael Nadal on court in Australia

Rafael Nadal on court in Australia — Rafael Nadal sizes up his opponent during a match. The tennis pro hit the court in Australia.

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Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello get cozy

Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello get cozy — Rafael Nadal & his girlfriend Xisca Perello get cozy on the water. The pair are a very private couple.

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Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello kayaking

Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello kayaking — Rafael Nadal & his girlfriend Xisca Perello kayak together. The two have been together since 2005.

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Rafael Nada and Xisca Perello

Rafael Nada and Xisca Perello — Rafael Nadal & his girlfriend Xisca Perello. The private couple walked along the beach during some down time.

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Rafael Nadal celebrates a win

Rafael Nadal celebrates a win — Rafal Nadal at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. The tennis star lifted his fists in the air to celebrate yet another win!

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Rafael Nadal playing in the Australian Tennis Open

Rafael Nadal playing in the Australian Tennis Open — Rafal Nadal at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. The world men’s top ten player made a fierce competitor on the court.

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Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open — Rafal Nadal at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. The tennis pro celebrated his win on the court.

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