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The 22-time Grand Slam winner has a historic year ahead of him because not only does he plan to compete at Wimbledon for the first time in over three years, but he also expects to become a parent for the first time. Rafael and his wife Mery Perello, who have been together for 17 years and wed in October 2019, are expecting their first child together. Chris Evert, a former American tennis player, who is one of the well-known persons in the world of tennis, backed Rafael in his decision to shift his focus from tennis to his family for some time. CHRIS EVERT SUPPORTS RAFAEL NADAL OVER HIS DECISION TO FOCUS ON HIS FAMILY Following his dismissal from the tournament, the 22-time Grand Slam champion confessed that he had some challenging months. He remarked that he was looking forward to returning home and being around his wife for the birth of their first child. Many fans expressed their support for the news on social media. Chris Evert was drawn to the comments and expressed her support on social media. Retweeting to one fan, 18-time Grand Slam winner Chris Evert wrote [https://twitter.com/ChrissieEvert/status/1566956382816960512?s=20&t=d-VIHZEIud4zqSGodo_x7w], “Well put…. Kids and family are everything” read more – Miffed With Reports About Personal Life, Rafael Nadal Clears the Air Once and for All About His Pregnant Wife [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-miffed-with-reports-about-personal-life-rafael-nadal-clears-the-air-once-and-for-all-about-his-pregnant-wife/] Earlier, the current French Open champion had denied rumors that his wife Maria Perello, who is pregnant, was being hospitalized in Mallorca, saying that both his wife and the unborn kid were well. The impact of being a father on Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal]‘s upcoming tennis career is unpredictable. The Spanish player seemed eager to become a parent. RAFAEL NADAL DISCONNECTS FROM THE US OPEN With a flawless record in Majors in 2022, Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Major champion, faced Frances Tiafoe [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frances-tiafoe/] in the fourth round of the US Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/]. Whereas, the 36-year-old appeared committed to winning the year’s final Grand Slam. Tiafoe had previously lost to Nadal twice, each time in straight sets: 3-0 in the 2019 Australian [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] Open and 2-0 at the 2019 Madrid [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/mutua-madrid-open] Open. Watch this story – Serena Williams vs Rafael Nadal – Net Worth comparison [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wta-tennis-news-serena-williams-vs-rafael-nadal---net-worth-comparison/] On the grand stage, the Spaniard was going for his 23rd straight triumph, but the home favorite had other ideas. Tiafoe beat Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 34 minutes to reach the quarterfinals. The possibility of Tiafoe becoming the first American to win the US Open in 19 years has so been maintained. Frances played brave and aggressive tennis to earn a historic victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, outscoring Rafa by 10 points. Will Tiafoe win the US Open this year? Let us know in the comment section. 

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<h2>Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records</h2>
The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905.

The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat.

There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so.

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<h2>Records</h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles.

In the women's side of the game, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a> is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court.

The youngest winner in the men's singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women's side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively.

With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women's side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Plans</h2>
The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">US Open 2020</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/french-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French Open 2020</a> were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields.

Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/that-wont-happen-australian-open-2021-proposes-to-relax-strict-quarantine-measures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plan</a> on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York.

While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members.

Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.

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<td>Men's Singles - Novak Djokovic

Women's Singles - Sofia Kenin

Men's Doubles - Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

Women's Doubles - Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic

Mixed Doubles - Barbora Krej??kov?/Nikola Mektic</td>
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<td>Men's Singles - Novak Djokovic (8)

Women's Singles - Margaret Court (11)

Men's Doubles - Adrian Quist (10)

Women's Doubles - Thelma Coyne Long (12)

Mixed Doubles - Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)</td>
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Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905. The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat. There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so. Records Novak Djokovic is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Serena Williams is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court. The youngest winner in the men&#8217;s singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women&#8217;s side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively. With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if Roger Federer wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months. Australian Open 2021 Plans The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The US Open 2020 and French Open 2020 were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields. Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also plan on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York. While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members. Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.   Edition 108th Open Era (52nd)  Current Prize Money $4.5 million (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s champion)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 128  Current Champions Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Sofia Kenin Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic Mixed Doubles &#8211; Barbora Krej??kov?/Nikola Mektic  Most Titles Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic (8) Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Margaret Court (11) Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Adrian Quist (10) Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Thelma Coyne Long (12) Mixed Doubles &#8211; Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more</h2>
With a big smile and a powerful forehand to go with a mighty serve, American Frances Tiafoe has established himself as one of the future grand slam winners on the current tennis circuit. Like his American counterpart, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/taylor-fritz/">Taylor Fritz</a>, Tiafoe is yet to win a grand slam but has instilled enough confidence in the minds and hearts of a lot of big brands that he is a real deal. As of March 2024, Tiafoe’s net worth was $8 million. He has recorded on-court earnings of over $10 million, thanks largely to his consistent performances on the ATP circuit, which have resulted in three titles so far.

[caption id="attachment_760074" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-760074 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1338603663.jpg" alt="Frances Tiafoe" width="1920" height="1397" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Frances Tiafoe of the United States looks frustrated during his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the fourth round of the men's singles at the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)[/caption]

Tiafoe was the brand ambassador for Adidas in his early days. However, he then signed a deal with Nike in 2017. Tiafoe uses the Yonex VCORE Pro racket for his matches. The Japanese company also sponsors Tiafoe. In 2019, the CEO of the watch brand, Tag Heuer, secured a deal with Frances Tiafoe. The American player also represents Nesquik with the food and beverage giant Nestle. In 2023, Tiafoe signed a deal with Stella Artois and also has a deal with Cadillac. Tiafoe is also represented by IMG, an American global sports agency.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Frances Tiafoe? </h2>
Fondly called the Big Foe, Francis Tiafoe, born on January 20, 1998, is an American professional tennis player. He hails from Hyattsville, Maryland, and turned into a pro in 2015. He is currently ranked 18th in the men’s ATP rankings but will be ranked as high as world number 10 in June 2023. He has won three ATP singles titles but has yet to show his might at the ATP Masters 1000, year-end finals, or the Grand Slams. Since 2015, Tiafoe has been dating Ayan Broomfield, a professional tennis player on the ITF circuit, but they only made their relationship public three years later. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s early life </h2>
Frances Tiafoe was born to immigrant parents <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-american-tennis-star-frances-tiafoes-immigrant-parents-and-family/">Constant and Alphina Tiafoe</a> and came from a poor background. His father worked as a janitor at a tennis center in Maryland. With the job, he also received living quarters in the center where Frances and his brother stayed for most of the week. His mother worked as a nurse and would have the kids on her nights off.

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Frances never went to a conventional school, as he had to move a lot for tennis. He got his diploma from Laurel Springs School, which is an online school based in California, USA. The parents decided to get Frances and Franklin, his brother, into tennis, as they were able to have them coached for free. Since the two were five, Constant had them enrolled in the Junior Tennis Champion Centre. Both learned much of their tennis there. Misha Kouznetsov eventually took on Frances when he was eight.

Tiafoe’s parents hail from Sierra Leone and moved out of the country as it was torn apart due to internal issues. Constant used to work in a diamond mine and escaped the mine and fled to the UK in 1988. Constant moved to the USA in 1993. Alphina Tiafoe was able to escape her country after she won a green card in a lottery and arrived in the US in 1996.

The two met in the USA and connected well as they were from the same country. They married and had Franklin and Frances Tiafoe in 1998. Frances and his twin Franklin started learning tennis at a young age and have grown up with the sport. Franklin, unlike his brother, wasn't as disciplined and kept encountering bad luck with the sport. But he still plays and aims to become a coach soon.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend</h2>
Frances Tiafoe is surrounded with people associated with tennis, that also includes his girlfriend. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-american-star-frances-tiafoes-tennis-playing-girlfriend-ayan-broomfield/">Ayan Broomfield, Tiafoe's girlfriend, is also a tennis player</a>. Although she hadn't advanced as far as Tiafoe, she still enjoyed a strong tennis journey. Broomfield was born in Toronto, Canada, on August 13, 1997. Tiafoe and Broomfield first met through a common friend, Vickie Duval, who suggested the two should date. The two started dating in 2015 but made their relationship public after three years. The couple has a massive fan following on social media platforms, and one of their videos on George Floyd helped Frances receive the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award. Ayan’s net worth is between $1 million and $2 million, but he also earns money through sponsorship deals. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s net worth 2024</h2>
Frances Tiafoe’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. As of 2024, Fritz has won $10,438,756 in prize money so far. Ever since beating Rafael Nadal at the 2022 US Open, Tiafoe’s net worth has taken a steep rise in the past couple of years.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s career </h2>
Frances Tiafoe made his ATP debut in 2015 after enjoying decent success at the junior level. After grinding for three years straight and losing to top players across surfaces, Tiafoe’s maiden moment of glory came at the 2018 Delray Beach Open, where he defeated Peter Gojowczyk in the final and also won his maiden ATP title. The win also made him the youngest American since Andy Roddick to win an ATP title. Later that year, Tiafoe also reached the fourth round of the Miami Masters, his best performance at the event to date. He also reached the final of the Portugal Open and followed it up with a third round at Wimbledon, breaking the top 50 of the ATP rankings.

In 2019, Tiafoe raised the bar at the Australian Open, defeating Kevin Anderson and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/grigor-dimitrov/">Grigor Dimitrov</a>, making it to the fourth round, before losing to Rafael Nadal. Unfortunately, he could not build up to this start and struggled for the majority of the next two seasons. At the 2021 US Open, he reached the fourth round for the second straight year, the only American since Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish to achieve the feat in 2011–12. However, his best at the US Open came in 2022.

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Tiafoe reached the fourth round of the US Open after defeating Diego Schwartzman, but he came up with an upset when he defeated <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a> in the quarterfinals, the biggest win of his career to date. He also became only the third American after Andy Roddick and Blake to beat Nadal in a grand slam. Tiafoe made it to the semifinals but lost to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/">Carlos Alcaraz</a> in a grueling match that lasted for five sets and over four hours.

2023 started off on a good note for Tiafoe, where he helped the US tennis team win the United Cup, beating Italy in the final. After reaching the third round at the Australian Open, he broke into the top 15 rankings for the first time in his career. At Indian Wells, he reached the semifinals before losing to Daniil Medvedev.

Though he emerged victorious at the US Men’s Clay Court Championships, he failed to keep the momentum at the Grand Slams, losing early at the French Open and Wimbledon and making it to the quarterfinals of the US Open, where he lost to compatriot Ben Shelton.

The start of 2024 was good for Tiafoe, who made it to the semifinals of the Delray Beach Open but made an early exit in Round 2 at the Australian Open.  
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s partnerships and endorsements</h2>
With his warrior-like attitude on the tennis court and a dynamic personality off it, leading brands have associated themselves with Frances Tiafoe. Sports apparel brand Nike signed Frances Tiafoe in 2016, and two years later, released the Big Foe special edition sneakers honoring the American tennis player. Tiafoe uses Yonex equipment on the court and he currently uses Yonex Vcore Pro 97 tennis racquet. Leading food brand Nestle signed Tiafoe in 2020, and is their global brand ambassador. He also has endorsement deals with Tag Heuer, Stella Artois, and Cadillac.

Recently, Tiafoe joined Evian, the renowned global water brand as its global brand ambassador.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s records</h2>
Although a big title remains elusive in Frances Tiafoe’s tennis career so far, he has emerged as a giant killer now and then. Tiafoe has been successful in upsetting many big players. Alexander Zverev, Juan Martin del Potro, Kevin Anderson, and Grigor Dimitrov are some of his best triumphs. Frances Tiafoe also took <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> to the fifth set in his first-round bout in the 2017 US Open. Five years later, Rafael Nadal was at the receiving end of the Big Foe’s aggression, as he lost the encounter in five sets. Tiafoe also played the doubles match against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Laver Cup. Along with Jack Sock, Tiafoe defeated the two greats. 

So far he has reached seven ATP Finals, and 14 ATP Challenger and ITF Futures Finals.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s major achievements and awards</h2>
Apart from tennis, Frances Tiafoe has also been bestowed with the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award at the 2020 ATP Tour Awards. This was in response to the tragic shooting of George Floyd in May 2020. Frances and his girlfriend Ayan united the black tennis community and carried out a peaceful protest on social media under the movement ‘Racquets Down, Hands Up’. Several players, like<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/"> Serena Williams</a>,<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/"> Naomi Osaka</a>,<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cori-gauff/"> Coco</a> Gauff, and Gael Monfils, among others, participated in the movement.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s charity and foundation</h2>
In July 2023, the USTA Foundation partnered with Frances Tiafoe to establish the Frances Toafoe Fund, which will be used to drive positive social change. The fund will help the USTA Foundation achieve its purpose of altering the lives of impoverished youngsters through the power of tennis and education. The Frances Tiafoe Fund will support more than 270 NJTL chapters across the United States, providing free or low-cost tennis programming and academic services to over 130,000 student-athletes each year.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frances Tiafoe’s social media accounts</h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigfoe1998/">https://www.instagram.com/bigfoe1998/</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://twitter.com/ftiafoe?lang=en">https://twitter.com/ftiafoe?lang=en</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Frances Tiafoe Jr.</td>
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<td>The Big Foe</td>
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<td>January 20, 1998</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Hyattville, Maryland</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>26</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6 feet 2 inches</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>190 lbs</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Constant Tiafoe (Father), Alphina Kamara (Mother)</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Franklin Tiafoe (Brother)</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African-American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$8 million</td>
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<td>Girlfriend</td>
<td>Ayan Broomfield</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Professional Tennis Player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>US Tennis Team</td>
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Rafael Nadal: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more Who is Rafael Nadal?  Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, along with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, forms the famed triumvirate of the &#8216;Big Three&#8217; in tennis. Another accolade that Rafa has to his name is the title, &#8220;King of Clay&#8221;. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s family includes his parents Sebastian Nadal and Maria Parera, his sister Maria Isabel, and his uncles Toni Nadal and Miguel Angel Nadal Homar. Rafael Nadal’s Early Life  Rafael Nadal Parera was born on June 3, 1986, to parents Ana Maria Parera Femenias and Sebastian Nadal Homar in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. His father is a successful businessman who owns the restaurant Sa Punta, the glass and window company, Vidres Mallorca, and three insurance companies. Mara Parera was a trader who was in the business of selling perfumes. However, she left her job and became a homemaker soon after Nadal was born. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has a younger sister, María Isabel Nadal. Tennis &#8211; Wimbledon &#8211; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain &#8211; July 2, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Italy&#8217;s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Matthew Childs When Nadal was three years old, his uncle and tennis coach, Toni Nadal, introduced him to the sport and worked with him from 2005 to 2017. Toni saw in his nephew a natural talent and believed that Rafa should put effort into the racket sport. At the age of 8, Nadal was playing both soccer and tennis. In the racket sport, he transitioned to a left-handed forehand when encouraged by his uncle, despite being right-hand dominant. Toni Nadal also intensified his nephew&#8217;s training at this age. At 12, he was still playing tennis and soccer. In tennis, he won the European and Spanish championships. However, his schoolwork saw a significant drop due to both sports, so his father made him choose one sport. Rafa chose tennis and has pursued it ever since. Rafael Nadal’s Wife and Children Rafael Nadal married his long-time girlfriend, Maria Francisca &#8220;Xisca&#8221; Perello, on October 19, 2019. The two have been in a relationship since 2005 and Xisca is an insurance worker and is also the current director of the Rafael Nadal Foundation. One can only rarely find Xisca in Rafael Nadal&#8217;s box during his matches. She is a private person and doesn&#8217;t like the world to get to know much about her. Xisca feels that her presence would disrupt the Spaniard&#8217;s focus. Rafael Nadal met his wife, Mery &#8220;Xisxa&#8221; Perell in 2005. While there is no confirmed news, some reports suggest that they met through family friends. However, details about their life together are seldom found online as they prefer to keep a low profile. Nadal and Perell announced they were going to have a child together in June 2022. When he eventually graced the world, the couple decided to name him Rafael Nadal Jr. Rafael Nadal’s Net Worth 2024 (Update) As of early 2024, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s estimated net worth is $200 million. About all-time tennis prize money earned, he is ranked No. 2 after an exceptionally successful career. South Korea&#8217;s second-largest automobile manufacturer, Kia, has been sponsoring him as its global ambassador since 2006. Apart from Kia, American clothing and footwear company Nike also sponsors Nadal. Spanish biscuits and bakery manufacturer, Quely also made him its international ambassador in 2010. Nadal sports a luxury watch from Richard Mille as part of an endorsement deal. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s watch is one of the most premium watches out there, with a hefty $725,000 value. Read More: Indian Wells 2024: Rafael Nadal Receives the GOAT Tag Alongside a Special Message From Hollywood Icon Ben Stiller His other endorsement partners are Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and more. He has a sumptuous car collection and a luxurious home in Mallorca, Spain. Nadal also has expensive villas in Porto Cristo in Spain &amp; the Dominican Republic. He likes to spend his holidays in his villas and luxurious yachts. He has also opened the Rafael Nadal Academy in his hometown in Spain, Kuwait, and Mexico. His logo is one of the most renowned logos in the world, with a stylized version of a bull. Rafael Nadal’s Career &amp; Record The tennis icon from Spain dismantled the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in several Grand Slam finals over the past couple of decades. By winning the 2020 French Open title, Nadal equaled Roger Federer&#8217;s record of the most Grand Slam titles at 20. A year later, in 2021, Novak Djokovic also joined Federer and Nadal when he won his 20th major title at Wimbledon by defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. The 2022 season saw Nadal emerging triumphant in the tally of major titles as he won the Australian Open and the French Open, bringing his total up to 22. Djokovic tied his record this year after winning the Australian Open. So far, the Spaniard has won 14 French Opens, two Australian Open, two Wimbledon Championships, and four US Open titles. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal celebrates with trophy after winning the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Benoit Tessier The King of Clay has also clinched a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. In 2008, Nadal defeated Fernando Gonzalez with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 in the final to win his only medal at the Olympics. Along with his impressive wins, Nadal has set many records that will likely be untouched for a few more decades. He is the only player to have won 112 matches in one Grand Slam. He has only lost to two players in Roland Garros, Robin Sterling and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard is the only player to have maintained a stance in the top 10 for 912 weeks. Rafael Nadal’s Academy Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis enthusiasts who want to make it big on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend Roger Federer and other tennis stars. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Rafael Nadal’s Partnerships and Endorsements Nadal has endorsement deals and brand partnerships galore, the most profitable of which seems to be with Nike. Nike and Rafael Nadal have been collaborators since the Spanish player&#8217;s inception, and the renowned brand has helped him achieve a number of his characteristic appearances. The Raging Bull trademark, which is featured on a variety of gear items available for public purchase in addition to custom-made clothes for Rafael Nadal, is owned by Nike. Although the Raging Bull sign is commonly regarded as Rafael Nadal&#8217;s logo, Nike is the company that owns the trademark. The now-famous Raging Bull emblem was initially observed on Rafael Nadal in 2013. It was typically shown most clearly on his right breast, with the Nike logo covering his left. Despite his modesty, Nike values their relationship with Rafael Nadal greatly and pays him around $10 million annually. In addition, Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and upscale wristwatch Richard Mille are among Nadal&#8217;s sponsors. According to the most recent estimations, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s net worth is roughly $220 million, with the majority of his income coming from prize money won on the ATP Tour. Since way back in 2006, he has represented South Korean automaker Kia as a brand ambassador. Rafael Nadal’s Stats Rafa has been a shining star ever since he turned professional. He played his first ATP match on April 29, 2002. At the age of 15 years and 330 days, Nadal became one of the youngest players to win their debut ATP match. He faced Ramon Delgado and triumphed in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4. Ever since then, he has become one of the best in the sport. He would go on to not only face his major rival Roger Federer in their first match-up but also win against the Swiss Maestro. They met in the 2004 Miami Masters and set the tone for their rivalry, as he ended up with the upper hand in their head-to-head. Nadal has won 24 out of their 40 matches. He met his other major rival, Novak Djokovic, in 2006 at Roland Garros and won their first match as well. He has won 29 of their 59 matches. Read more &#8211; ‘It’s Humiliating to Get Injuries??’ – Former Serena Williams’ Coach Joins Andy Roddick to Stand Firmly Behind 36-Year-Old Rafael Nadal Following a Messy Headline At the French Open 2022, Nadal clinched the 22nd Grand Slam singles title of his career. In November 2020, Nadal became the only player to stay in the top 10 of the ATP rankings for 790 consecutive weeks. He broke Jimmy Connors&#8217; record in the process. Rafael Nadal also won a record 14th French Open title in Paris in 2022. Nadal has claimed 36 Masters 1000 titles, with Novak Djokovic leading that record with 38 titles. The Spaniard has made an appearance in 30 Grand Slam finals, second only to Federer and Djokovic&#8217;s record of 31 finals. The 2008 Wimbledon final between? Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are widely regarded as one of the most iconic tennis matches in the history of the sport. Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head after 2021 One of the most intense rivalries on the ATP tour, Nadal and Djokovic, always ensure to put their best foot forward while playing against each other, irrespective of the venue. The duo met a couple of times in 2021, with Nadal winning their match-up in Rome Finals while Djokovic won the most important French Open semi-final contest and later went on to win the title. Nadal exacted revenge in the 2022 version, as he ousted his archrival in the quarterfinals of the French Open. It paved the way for the &#8216;King of Clay&#8217; to clinch his record 14th Roland Garros title. Rafael Nadal’s French Open dominance Having familiarized himself with red dirt during his initial days, Nadal mastered the surface and even developed his game initially to suit the clay. The Spaniard likes to stay on the point by pushing the opponent from corner to corner and there is no better surface than clay to do that. Coming to Nadal&#8217;s French Open record, he has amassed a total of 14 titles in Paris, the highest by any player on tour. The Spaniard&#8217;s first French Open crown came in 2005 when he surprised top-seed Federer in the semis. By winning the title, Nadal became the second male player after Mats Wilander to win the French Open on the first attempt. Rafael Nadal’s injuries and retirement Although Rafa is a force to be reckoned with, his career has been riddled with injuries ever since he first turned pro. His first injury in 2003 made him miss his first Roland Garros, his only recorded French Open absence. Some of his most serious injuries came in 2012 and 2021, which forced him to miss several Masters and even Grand Slam events. Moreover, when Nadal lost for the first time in the French Open in 2009, ending a four-year streak, a knee injury played a crucial role in it. In 2012, he suffered a tear in a tendon in his left knee, which forced him off the tour for seven months and also became a reason for him to miss the US Open and the Australian Open of the following year. In 2021, Nadal started the season with severe back pain and then experienced more injuries in the following months. He missed Wimbledon and the US Open and even many Master&#8217;s 1000 tournaments. However, he still managed to win the Italian Open. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal during the warm up before the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Yves Herman This year, Nadal, unfortunately, crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. The bad news increased when Rafa was unable to return to the Tour. He missed the entire clay season and is set to miss the rest of the 2023 season. Since he has undergone injuries almost every year in his active years, Nadal&#8217;s advancing age has made it difficult for him to recover from his latest injury. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard shocked the tennis realm by announcing that the 2024 season will probably be his last on the ATP Tour. Rafael Nadal’s Charity and Foundation Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis players who want to make it on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend and former rival Roger Federer, and other tennis stars. Nadal&#8217;s academy even pays an ode to the Fedal rivalry. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Projects undertaken by the foundation include the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Spain. The Spaniard has even gone global with the Anantapur Education Center in India. He has also launched various scholarships to aid socially disadvantaged youth. Rafael Nadal’s Social Media Accounts  Instagram  rafaelnadal   Twitter Rafa Nadal  Facebook Rafa Nadal  Website rafaelnadal.com    Personal Information:  Full Name Rafael Nadal  Popular Name Rafa, King of Clay, El Nino  Date Of Birth 3 June 1986  Birth Place Manacor, Spain  Age 37 years  Height 1.85 m  Weight 85 kg  Parents Father Sebastian Nadal Homar &amp; Mother Ana Maria Parera Femenias  Siblings Sister &#8211; Maria Isabel Nadal (Maribel)  Nationality Spanish  Ethnicity Spanish  Net Worth $220 Million  Spouse Maria Francisca Perello  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children One boy &#8211; Rafael Nadal Jr.  Profession Tennis player

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