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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">A first look at Dominic Thiem he gives the impression of a supermodel, and not a tennis player. However, amidst the domination displayed by the Big 3, Dominic Thiem has been able to carve a niche for himself, by winning not only major tournaments, but also the 2020 US Open, to go with back-to-back finalists at the French Open in 2018 and 2019. He has a net worth of $14 million and has amassed $30 million and more through tournament earnings. </span>

[caption id="attachment_640013" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-640013 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-06T110248Z_487981357_UP1EH560UXOGE_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-MADRID.jpg" alt="Dominic Thiem" width="1920" height="1202" /> Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 6, 2021 Austria's Dominic Thiem celebrates winning his third round match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Juan Medina[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Thiem also has some big brands under his belt, namely Adidas, Babolat, Red Bull, Kia, Sky Sport, and Rolex. In 2020, he added Duravit, a bathroom manufacturer, and also partnered with Neoh, a low carbohydrate protein bar startup. In an exclusive conversation with </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DAEyKTbsmM"><span style="font-weight: 400">Essentially Sports</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, Dominic Thiem also spilled out some cheeky secrets.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Dominic Thiem? </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Born on September 3, 1993, Dominic Thiem is a professional tennis player who was born in Wiener Neustadt but resides in Lichtenworth, Austria. He is currently ranked 90th in the men’s ATP rankings but has been ranked as high as world number 3 in March 2020. His biggest triumph came at the 2020 US Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final. With the win, Thiem became the first male player born in the 1990s to win a tennis major and also the first Austrian to win the US Open slam. Overall, he has won 17 ATP singles titles and finished as runner-up three times (one at the Australian Open and two at the French Open), to go with losing two year-end ATP Finals. Thiem has been dating Lili Paul-Ronacli, a professional dancer and performer who hails from Germany. The couple started dating in 2019, and since then they have been together.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s early life </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Dominic Thiem took to tennis like fish to water, as both his parents - Wolfgang and Karin Thiem were tennis coaches themselves. The former world number 3 also has a younger brother, Moritz Thiem, who is also a professional tennis player. Dominic began playing tennis when he was six years old, and his father took a job at the Grunter Bresnik’s academy in Vienna in 1997. Bresnik began coaching Thiem at the age of nine and had previously worked with Boris Becker, Henri Leconte, Patrick McEnroe, and Ernest Gulbis. He is well-known for his unconventional techniques and recommended that Dominic convert his two-handed backhand into a single hand. Dominic parted ways with Bresnik in 2019, and since then has changed three coaches. He is currently coached by former Croation tennis player, Mate Delic. Thiem can speak three languages: German, French, and English.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s girlfriend</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Dominic Thiem is currently dating Lili Paul-Roncali, an exquisite artist and performer from Germany. The couple has been together for the last five years but only made their relationship public in January 2021. She is also the winner of a German reality dance show named ‘Let’s Dance’ in 2020 and has also written a couple of books. Before Lili, Dominic was in a relationship with Kristina Mladenovic, a professional tennis player from Dunkirk, France. Their relationship lasted for two years, and they both called it a split in 2019 and never opened up about the reason behind the split.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">A regular feature on the ATP circuit over the last decade or so, Dominic Thiem has an estimated net worth of $14 million. A major part of his salary and earnings come from the tournament’s prize money. As of March 2024, Thiem has collected $30,144,482 as prize money, which also takes him to the 12th spot when it comes to all-time earnings in the men’s category, a loss headed by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s career </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Dominic Thiem turned professional in 2011, after spending three years at the ITF Junior Circuit. He reached the highest ranking of number 2 in January 2011 and finished his junior career with a 115-33 record in singles and 49-32 in doubles.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">It took Thiem three years to make it to his maiden ATP final, against the 2014 Austrian Open, at the age of 20. In the final, he lost to David Goffin. After a slow start to his career, Dominic raised the level and won three ATP titles in 2015. His rise continued as he made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal in 2015 at the French Open. His consistency was also rewarded as he entered the top 10 ATP rankings for the first time. He ended the year in the 8th position. In 2017, the results got better, as he once again made it to the semifinals of the French Open and made it to the fourth round of all the other three majors. The next two years witnessed Thiem raising the bar, especially on clay, as he pushed </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Rafael Nadal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> in the final of the French Open, both in 2018 and 2019, but finished as the runner-up.</span>

[caption id="attachment_583982" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-583982 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210317112729/GettyImages-1287096893-1.jpg" alt="Dominic Thiem" width="1920" height="1337" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates during his match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Day 8 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 22, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">2020 was the best season for Dominic Thiem as a tennis player. The season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Austrian tennis player registered 25 wins, compared to only nine losses. This also included his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open in New York, in the final against </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-zverev/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Alexander Zverev</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. He also reached the finals of the Australian Open, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic. He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open and finished the season strong, as he made it to the final of the ATP Finals against </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-medvedev/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daniil Medvedev</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. During the season, he earned $6 million in prize money and also reached his career-best ranking of number 3, displacing </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Roger Federer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Dominic Thiem reached the fourth round of the Australian Open but opted out of the Monte Carlo Masters, seeking a break. He struggled right through the clay season, exiting in the first round of the French Open. He then pulled out of Wimbledon owing to the wrist injury, and the same reason led him out of defending his US Open title in New York to recover completely from the injury.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Thiem made his comeback from a career-threatening wrist injury in March 2022 at the ATP Challenger in Marbella, Spain. After losing the first seven matches, he decided to opt out of the grass court season to work on his fitness. He later won matches in Salzburg and the Bastad Open and also made it to the semi-finals in Antwerp.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2024, Thiem participated at the Brisbane International, where he faced Spaniard Rafael Nadal and was beaten in straight sets. His Australian Open campaign was also cut short by Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated him in Round 1 in a match that lasted for five hours and stretched to five sets. Thiem later turned out for Austria in the World Group-1 playoffs in the Davis Cup. He then participated in the UTS Tour in Oslo but had to withdraw later due to food poisoning.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The energetic Austrian is the first choice for leading brands and signed major partnerships off the tennis court. He enjoys signed contracts with Adidas, Babolat, Bank Austria, Rolex, Red Bull, Duravit, Technogym and Sky Sport.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Thiem isn’t much into automobiles but has some of the finest luxury wheels like the Ford and Range Rover. He also owns a house back home in Lichtenworth and is worth $1 million.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s career stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Austrian tennis star, who turned pro in 2011, has participated in 555 matches so far in his career. This includes the ATP Tour, Grand Slams, and Davis Cup matches. Dominic Thiem has emerged victorious in 347 of them and lost 208 matches. This gives him a win percentage of 62.5 percent on the ATP tour, which displays his consistency levels, especially between 2016 and 2020. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s records</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Over 13 years, Dominic Thiem has gotten the better of top players like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and others on several occasions. Especially on clay, he has been a consistent force to be reckoned with, but he has improved his play on hard courts as well.</span>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The 2020 US Open winner, who defeated Alexander Zverev in the final, becomes the first player born in the 1990s to win a grand slam.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Austrian Sportsperson of the Year, becoming only the fourth tennis player to bag the award.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2-time French Open finalists (2018 and 2019) lost to Rafael Nadal in the final.</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Australian Open finalist: lost to Novak Djokovic in the final</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2-time finalist at the year-end championship finals: 2019 and 2020</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Winner of 17 ATP men’s singles titles </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells Winner</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Just like every other tennis player and sports personality, Thiem also does charity work.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Along with the likes of </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Novak Djokovic</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, the Zverev brothers, </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/grigor-dimitrov/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Grigor Dimitrov</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, and others, Thiem contributed to La Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. This foundation is dedicated to saving the environment and promoting sustainable development.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He is also engaged in the </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/dominic-thiem-uses-his-popularity-to-preserve-the-ecosystem/"><span style="font-weight: 400">creation of a habitable ecosystem for marine life</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. He supports a non-profitable organization - 4ocean which is working towards the conservation of the oceans. He owns a charitable football club and also works for the WWF.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dominic Thiem's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/domithiem/?hl=en"><b>https://www.instagram.com/domithiem/?hl=en</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/domithiem?lang=en"><b>https://twitter.com/domithiem?lang=en</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/1.Dominic.Thiem/"><b>https://www.facebook.com/1.Dominic.Thiem/</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dominic Thiem</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Domi</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">September 03, 1993</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lichtenworth, Austria</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 1 inches</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">174 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wolfgang Thiem (Father), Karin Theim (Moter)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Moritz Thiem (Brother)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Austrian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Austrian</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$14 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lili Paul-Roncalli</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">In a relationship</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional tennis player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Austrian Tennis Team</span></td>
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The third but final Grand Slam of an eventful year gets underway on the clay courts in Paris. The French Open 2020 will be the 124th edition of the tournament.

A dark cloud hovered over the event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cases in Paris are on the rise, but the event organizers are positive about creating a secure bubbe for the players and other members.
<h2>Where will the French Open be held?</h2>
Like every year, the French Open 2020 will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.

It is organized by the French Tennis Federation on the clay courts in Paris. It usually follows a host of other major events in the clay-court season. However, this time only the Italian Open in Rome precedes it, as other events were canceled due to the coronavirus.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-376510" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914191436/French-Open-2.jpg" alt="French Open 2020" width="1920" height="944" />
<h2>When will the French Open 2020 be held?</h2>
The event had many schedule changes. It was originally scheduled from May 24 to June 7. It was then moved to a September 20 start, and again to a September 27 start.

The French Open 2020 begins on September 21 and finishes on October 11, spanning three weeks in a rare occurrence.
<h2>What is different at the French Open 2020?</h2>
The French Open 2020 is the first edition with a retractable roof on the main court - Court Philippe Chatrier. This will allow night matches for the first time at the event and also allow matches to be played in rain. The four main stadium courts will all see matches under floodlights.

Also, this is the first time that stadiums will not be filled to capacity. However, up to 11,500 fans are allowed on the three main courts - up to 5,000 people each on Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen. Up to 1,500 people on Court Simmone Mathieu.

Also, players will be tested for coronavirus upon arrival and will be tested again in 72 hours. Players can stay only in the two hotels provided by the organizers.
<h2>French Open 2020 defending champions</h2>
12-time champion Rafael Nadal is the defending champion in the men's singles. The French Open will be just his second event in six months.

[caption id="attachment_376517" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-376517 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914191854/French-Open-Nadal.jpg" alt="Rafael Nadal in action" width="1920" height="1345" /> via REUTERS[/caption]

Ashleigh Barty is the defending women's singles champion. The French Open 2020 will see a new women's champion as Barty will not play the event due to the pandemic.

The German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies is the men's doubles champions from 2019. Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women's doubles champions.

Latisha Chan and Ivan Dodig won the mixed doubles titles in 2019.
<h2><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-376524" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914192306/Serena-French-Open-1.jpg" alt="Serena Williams in action" width="1000" height="678" /></h2>
<h2>French Open 2020 Prize Money</h2>
The total prize money for the 2020 event is set at 38 million Euros. The prize money is less by 10 percent this year, from 42.66 million Euros last year.
<h2>French Open 2020 Schedule</h2>
This year's French Open will see night matches as well along with the usual day session. Matches will begin at 5 AM (Eastern Time).

Night matches will be on the stadiums with floodlights.
<h2>Which channels are showing the French Open?</h2>
France - France.tv Sport, Eurosport
Europe (all territories) - Eurosport
Europe (local) - ITV, Rtbf.be, SRG SSR, eirsport, ORF, EPT, Radio Televijiza Slovenija, Televizia Markiza, PTS, Kyle, Eesti Meedia, Ceska Televize, Hrvastska radiotelevizija, PTPC, RTCG
USA - NBC Sports, Tennis channel
Canada - RDS, TSN
Latin-America - ESPN
Brazil - Band Sports
North-Africa and Middle-east - bein sports
Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport, Canal+
India - Star Sports
China - CMG
South-East Asia - Fox Sports
Japan - TV Tokyo, wowow
Australia - Fox Sports, SBS
New Zealand -Sky
South Korea - JTBC (Fox Sports)

French Open 2020

The third but final Grand Slam of an eventful year gets underway on the clay courts in Paris. The French Open 2020 will be the 124th edition of the tournament. A dark cloud hovered over the event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cases in Paris are on the rise, but the event organizers are positive about creating a secure bubbe for the players and other members. Where will the French Open be held? Like every year, the French Open 2020 will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is organized by the French Tennis Federation on the clay courts in Paris. It usually follows a host of other major events in the clay-court season. However, this time only the Italian Open in Rome precedes it, as other events were canceled due to the coronavirus. When will the French Open 2020 be held? The event had many schedule changes. It was originally scheduled from May 24 to June 7. It was then moved to a September 20 start, and again to a September 27 start. The French Open 2020 begins on September 21 and finishes on October 11, spanning three weeks in a rare occurrence. What is different at the French Open 2020? The French Open 2020 is the first edition with a retractable roof on the main court &#8211; Court Philippe Chatrier. This will allow night matches for the first time at the event and also allow matches to be played in rain. The four main stadium courts will all see matches under floodlights. Also, this is the first time that stadiums will not be filled to capacity. However, up to 11,500 fans are allowed on the three main courts &#8211; up to 5,000 people each on Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen. Up to 1,500 people on Court Simmone Mathieu. Also, players will be tested for coronavirus upon arrival and will be tested again in 72 hours. Players can stay only in the two hotels provided by the organizers. French Open 2020 defending champions 12-time champion Rafael Nadal is the defending champion in the men&#8217;s singles. The French Open will be just his second event in six months. via REUTERS Ashleigh Barty is the defending women&#8217;s singles champion. The French Open 2020 will see a new women&#8217;s champion as Barty will not play the event due to the pandemic. The German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies is the men&#8217;s doubles champions from 2019. Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women&#8217;s doubles champions. Latisha Chan and Ivan Dodig won the mixed doubles titles in 2019. French Open 2020 Prize Money The total prize money for the 2020 event is set at 38 million Euros. The prize money is less by 10 percent this year, from 42.66 million Euros last year. French Open 2020 Schedule This year&#8217;s French Open will see night matches as well along with the usual day session. Matches will begin at 5 AM (Eastern Time). Night matches will be on the stadiums with floodlights. Which channels are showing the French Open? France &#8211; France.tv Sport, Eurosport Europe (all territories) &#8211; Eurosport Europe (local) &#8211; ITV, Rtbf.be, SRG SSR, eirsport, ORF, EPT, Radio Televijiza Slovenija, Televizia Markiza, PTS, Kyle, Eesti Meedia, Ceska Televize, Hrvastska radiotelevizija, PTPC, RTCG USA &#8211; NBC Sports, Tennis channel Canada &#8211; RDS, TSN Latin-America &#8211; ESPN Brazil &#8211; Band Sports North-Africa and Middle-east &#8211; bein sports Sub-Saharan Africa &#8211; SuperSport, Canal+ India &#8211; Star Sports China &#8211; CMG South-East Asia &#8211; Fox Sports Japan &#8211; TV Tokyo, wowow Australia &#8211; Fox Sports, SBS New Zealand -Sky South Korea &#8211; JTBC (Fox Sports)

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Rafael Nadal

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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