June 3 1986 born, Spanish professional tennis player Rafael Nadal ruled the men’s singles for almost two decades. He has held the top spot in the world rankings for 209 weeks and five times at the end of the year. He has 92 ATP singles titles under his belt, including 36 Masters titles, 63 of which he has won on clay.
One of Nadal's most significant assets as a powerful left-handed player is his forehand. He plays with incredibly heavy topspin at challenging angles at return games, returns points, and break points won, making him one of the greatest at breaking serves.
He also owns pricey houses in Porto Cristo, Spain, and the Dominican Republic, where he enjoys taking vacations in his mansions and opulent ships.
| Name | Rafael Nadal |
| Source of Income | Tennis |
| Estimated wealth | $220 million |
| Age | 36 years |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Maria Francisca Perallo (m 2019) |
| Endorsements | Kia, Nike, Quely, Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, Insure and Go, etc. |
| Citizenship | Spanish |
| Prize Money | $131,338,131 |
| Residence | Manacor, Mallorca, Spain |
Rafael Nadal’s record at the Australian Open
The clay court king has won 2 titles at the hard court Australian Open.
Men’s singles
| Year | Round |
| 2022 | Winner |
| 2021 | Quarterfinal |
| 2020 | Quarterfinal |
| 2019 | Final |
| 2018 | Quarterfinal |
| 2017 | Final |
| 2016 | 1st Round |
| 2015 | Quarterfinal |
| 2014 | Final |
| 2013 | — |
| 2012 | Final |
| 2011 | Quarterfinal |
| 2010 | Quarterfinal |
| 2009 | Winner |
| 2008 | Semifinal |
| 2007 | Quarterfinal |
| 2006 | — |
| 2005 | 4th Round |
| 2004 | 3rd Round |
Men’s doubles
| Year | Round |
| 2005 | 3rd Round |
| 2004 | 3rd Round |
Rafael Nadal’s victory at the Australian Open
| YEAR | EVENT | WINNER | RUNNER-UP | SCORE |
| 2022 | Australian Open | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev | 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2019 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2017 | Australian Open | Roger Federer | Rafael Nadal | 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Stan Wawrinka | Rafael Nadal | 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2012 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 |
| 2009 | Australian Open | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-2 |
