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    Rafa turns 32, here're lesser known facts about the Spaniard

    Rafa turns 32, here're lesser known facts about the Spaniard

    By Rajdeep Saha
    Jun 03, 2018
    08:14 pm

    What's the story

    Rafael Nadal turns 32 today. The 10-time French Open champion celebrated the special moment with a routine victory at clay court major on the eve of his birthday.

    Nadal is eyeing an unprecedented 11th title in France and has reached the Round of 16.

    One of the best tennis players ever, here we look at some lesser known facts about Nadal.

    Off the court

    Some interesting facts off the tennis court

    Rafa is a football fan and supports Real Madrid.

    He has a foundation named after him that helps under-privileged children from India and Spain.

    Nadal's favorite Hollywood actor is Morgan Freeman. Interestingly, his favorite movie does not star the actor- Gladiator.

    He also has an asteroid named after him- 128036 Rafaelnadal.

    He has his strict on-court routines, which he follows religiously during the game.

    Facts

    Nadal beat Federer at the age of 17!

    Rafa started playing professional tennis at the age of 15.

    At the age of 19, he won his first French Open title. It was also his debut at Roland Garros.

    His uncle Toni Nadal introduced him to the sport at the age of 3.

    At the age of 17, he had beaten Swiss maestro Roger Federer. At 24, he achieved a Career Grand Slam.

    Information

    Versatile Rafa's unknown moments

    Rafael Nadal has featured in a video song called Gypsy by famous Colombian pop star Shakira. He is also an editor of Barcelona's daily newspaper called 'El Periodico de Catalunya'.

    Stats

    Nadal career stats

    Rafa has won 16 Grand Slams. The Spaniard has a whopping 78 career titles.

    He is currently ranked number one in men's singles tennis.

    He won the 2008 Olympic gold medal.

    He holds the record for winning 11 Monte-Carlo Masters.

    Nadal is the youngest Tennis player to complete a Career Grand Slam as well as the Career Golden Slam.

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