Renowned as the "King of Clay," Rafael Nadal is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He has held the world No. 1 ranking for 209 weeks and has finished the year as the world number one on five occasions.
Nadal is known for achieving the Career Grand Slam and winning all majors on three different surfaces in the same year, thus becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to achieve this feat at the age of 24. He has won a total of 22 Grand Slam titles, including the 14 French Open, five US Opens, two Australian Opens, and two Wimbledon Open.
As of 2024, Nadal has emerged victorious in winning 92 ATP singles titles, including 36 Masters 1000 titles. Beyond individual achievements, he has represented Spain in various team competitions. He clinched two Olympic gold medals, in singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and in doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Additionally, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics in doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal finished finalist at the 2024 Swedish Open, where he lost to Nuno Borges in the final. He shared the news of his retirement on October 10, 2024, through an emotional video posted on his social media handle. He will be seen competing for the last time at the 2024 Davis Cup.
During his farewell match at the Davis Cup, Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. While giving his final speech, Nadal thanked the crowd and shared that he is not tired of playing tennis, but his body doesn't want to play anymore, so he has to accept the fact. He further added that he is grateful to life and all the people who have supported him throughout his tennis journey.
Rafael Nadal French Open Records
Nadal's exceptional performance on clay courts, highlighted by a record-breaking 14 French Open titles, has solidified his legacy.
He holds the match record of 112-2 at Roland Garros between 2005 to 2024 with a win percentage of 97 %. In 2005 he became the second player to win French Open in the first attempt, after Mats Wilander did it in 1982. He is the only player to play 14 finals and semifinals at the French Open.
With 112 match wins he holds the record for most matches won at Roland Garros. His five consecutive French Open titles from 2010 to 2014 is the highest by any player at Roland Garros.
Nadal holds the record of most consecutive wins at Roland Garros with 39 wins from 2010 to 2015. Between 2007 and 2017, Nadal reached 6 finals at Roland Garros without losing a set. From 2017 to 2022, Nadal lifted the trophy 5 out of 6 French Open titles.
He holds the record of most French Open titles without losing a set with 3 championships to his name. These came in 2008, 2010 and 2017. A statue of Nadal was constructed at the Stade Roland Garros stadium in honour of his achievements in 2022.
| Full Name | Rafael Nadal |
| No. of French Open titles | 14 |
| Title-winning years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 |
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FAQs on Rafael Nadal Roland Garros Records
A. Yes. Rafael Nadal competed in the singles and doubles category (with Carlos Alcaraz) of the 2024 Olympics.
A. Rafa Nadal Foundation is the name of Rafael Nadal's Charity.
A. Sebastian Nadal Homar and Ana Maria Parera Femenias are Rafael Nadal's parents.
A. Rafael Nadal was born in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain.
A. Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on October 10, 2024, stating that he will play his last match at the 2024 Davis Cup for Spain.
