Picture special: Rafael Nadal with other sporting greats

Rafael Nadal is the King of Clay. The tennis superstar has taken the sport to another level and is one of the finest ambassadors of the game. Outside the court, Nadal has quite a few famous sports fans and friends as well. Here are some of his best pictures with other sporting greats.

#10 Rafa with Real Madrid stars

Rafael Nadal is a massive Real Madrid supporter. He often visits the Bernabeu cheering the team on. Here he is with Iker Casillas, Raul, Sergio Ramos and David Beckham.

#9 Rafa with Tiger Woods

Rafael Nadal is a casual golf fan. At the HSBC open, Nadal spent some time with his idol, Tiger Woods.

#8 Rafa with Thierry Henry

In a rare photograph at the French Open, Rafa Nadal was pictured with Thierry Henry who was applauding the Spaniard’s victory.

#7 Rafael Nadal with Jose Mourinho

If there was one person who Jose Mourinho would ask an autograph from, it would be Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard signed a tennis racquet for the Chelsea manager in London.

#6 Rafa with Ronaldo

Rafael Nadal is quite busy when he is off the court. He is busy on the poker tables with his good friend Luis Ronaldo. They have played heads-up matches twice so far, with Rafa winning both times.

#5 Rafa with Zinedine Zidane

Who else to receive the the French Open trophy from than Zizou? The French football legend handed over the 2005 French open title to the King of Clay.

#4 Rafa with Dwayne Wade and LeBron James

At the 2011 Miami Masters, Rafael Nadal had two superstars in the crowd. LeBron James and Dwayne Wade attended the match and even took part in the coin toss.

#3 Rafa with Usain Bolt

In a picture featuring two legends, the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt handed over the French Open title to the King of Clay Rafa Nadal.

#2 Rafa with Oscar, Willian and Ramirez

Whenever Rafael Nadal is in London, he makes a visit to Stamford bridge. Here is he in the Chelsea dressing room with three of the Blues’ stars.

#1 Rafa with Cristiano Ronaldo

Good friends and Nike brand ambassadors, Rafael Nadal and Cristiano Ronaldo featured in a commercial together. They’re seen quite a few times supporting each other on the tennis court or the football field, but the two superstars came together for a picture to remember for a lifetime.