World No.2 Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/] is back after a hiatus of seven months as he looks to grab his tenth Italian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/italian-open/] title. Nadal had cited the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the USA when he withdrew from the US Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/] in August. The 19-time grand slam champion will play for the first time since winning the Mexican Open in February. Recently, the World No.9 Gael Monfils [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gael-monfils/] uploaded an Instagram story [https://twitter.com/_phenomenadal/status/1304858675677454337?s=19] of Rafael Nadal on his account. Nadal had wished Monfils’ girlfriend and WTA player, Elina Svitolina [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/], on her birthday. “Lucky birthday wish by the King,” wrote Monfils on the Instagram story. Gael’s relationship with Svitolina started brewing after the Ukrainian had won the WTA Finals in 2018. The duo had made their relationship public at the Australian Open the following year and have been each other’s support on the tour ever since. Nine-time Italian Open champion, Nadal is aiming to complete the ‘La Decima’ or a record of 10 titles at the event. Last year, the Spaniard had defeated his arch-rival, Novak Djokovic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/], in the final of the Italian Open and won his 35th Masters 100 title. He will look to make it 36 with this year’s tournament. RAFAEL NADAL ROUTE TO THE FINAL [https://sharkscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Rafael_Nadal_2012_French_Open-e1528175155360-636x395.jpg] The ‘King of Clay’, who has a first-round bye, will play fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pablo-carreno-busta/] in the second round. Pablo had an outstanding run at the US Open where he lost the semifinals to Alexander Zverev, despite being two sets to love up. Nadal might face Milos Raonic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/milos-raonic/] in the fourth round and potentially play against Diego Schwartzman [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/diego-schwartzman/] in the quarterfinals of the competition. The 12-time French Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/] champion will most likely face Stefanos Tsitsipas [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stefanos-tsitsipas/] at the penultimate stage. Tsitsipas had ousted Nadal in the semifinals of the Madrid Masters last year. In the final, Nadal might face World No.1 Novak Djokovic. the Serb had beaten Rafael in the finals of the ATP Cup this year. However, Nadal leads with a win-loss record of 17-7 [https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/novak-djokovic-vs-rafael-nadal/D643/N409] in the 24 matches the pair have played on clay. 

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<h2><strong>Italian Open 2021: Latest News, Results and Records</strong></h2>
The Italian Open Tennis tournament, known as the Rome Masters or Italian International Championships, is sponsored by Internazionali BNL. As a result, it has taken on BNL's name. The tournament is primarily played on clay at the Foro Italico in Rome.

[caption id="attachment_396933" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-396933" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201001195740/2020-09-14T184021Z_700694228_UP1EG9E1FV9H9_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-ROME.jpg" alt="An empty tennis court in Rome" width="1920" height="1280" /> Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - General view during the match between Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska and Italy's Camila Giorgi Pool via REUTERS/Riccardo Antimiani[/caption]

It was first held in 1930, and the inaugural winners were Bill Tilden and Lili de Alvarez. Since its inception, the venues have changed from Milan to Rome to Turin and finally back to Rome.

In terms of points awarded, since it is a WTA 1000 event, 900 points are awarded to the winning player. On the other side of the fence, the winning ATP player is awarded 1000 points, as it is a Masters 1000 event.
<h2><strong>Previous Winners (ATP)</strong></h2>
<em>Past 18 Years</em>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Moy%C3%A1">Carlos Moya</a></td>
<td width="221">2004</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a></td>
<td width="221">2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a></td>
<td width="221">2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/andy-murray/">Andy Murray</a></td>
<td width="221">2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="221"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-zverev/">Alexander Zverev</a></td>
<td width="221">2017</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<div></div>

[caption id="attachment_391744" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-391744" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200927112618/2020-09-19T210633Z_417516925_RC2X1J9QGFYW_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-ROME-1.jpg" alt="Rafael Nadal at Italian Open 2020" width="1920" height="1308" /> Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his quarter final match against Argentina's Diego Schwartzman Pool via REUTERS/Clive Brunskill[/caption]
<h2><strong>Previous Winners (WTA)</strong></h2>
<em>Past 18 Years</em>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="312">Amelie Mauresmo</td>
<td width="312">2004, 2005</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312">Martina Hingis</td>
<td width="312">2006</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312">Jelena Jankovic</td>
<td width="312">2007, 2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312">Dinara Safina</td>
<td width="312">2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312">Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez</td>
<td width="312">2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/maria-sharapova/">Maria Sharapova</a></td>
<td width="312">2011, 2012, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a></td>
<td width="312">2013, 2014, 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/">Elina Svitolina</a></td>
<td width="312">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="310">2017, 2018</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/karolina-pliskova/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karolina Pliskova</a></td>
<td width="312">2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/simona-halep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simona Halep</a></td>
<td width="312">2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/iga-swiatek/">Iga Swiatek</a></td>
<td width="312">2021</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
[caption id="attachment_385422" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-385422" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200921200253/2020-09-21T134931Z_114229662_RC213J976S1M_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-ROME.jpg" alt="Simona Halep with the winner trophy at Italian Open 2020" width="1920" height="1416" /> Tennis - WTA Premier 5 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - September 21, 2020 Romania's Simona Halep as she celebrates winning the final with the trophy after Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova retired from the match after sustaining an injury Riccardo Antimiani/Pool via REUTERS[/caption]
<h2>Italian Open 2021 Schedule</h2>
The Italian Open is usually scheduled during mid-May.
<h2><strong>Italian Open Records</strong></h2>
To date, Rafael Nadal is the most successful player, with ten titles under his belt. In the WTA, Chris Evert is the most successful player, with 5 Italian Open wins.

Rafael Nadal is also the only ATP player to be in the most finals, namely 10. Meanwhile, Chris Evert has played in most WTA Finals, with seven under her belt.

Nadal even holds the record for the most consecutive titles, with three. On the WTA side, Conchita Martinez has racked up four consecutive titles.
<h2>Italian Open 2021</h2>
The 2021 event returned to its original May window as in 2020 the tournament was held in mid-September because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event was held with a partial spectator count. 25 percent of fans were allowed inside the tournament after the 2nd round.

The 2021 edition was held on 08-16 May.
<h2>Italian Open 2021 prize money</h2>
The total ATP prize money pool for the 2021 edition was €2,082,960 which was a 39.9% decrease to 2020's €3,465,045 for men's singles and doubles. The WTA side saw a smaller cut of 6.77% from €1,692,169 in 2020 to €1,577,613 in 2021.

Despite the decrease in total prize money, the ATP winner received €245,085- which is 19.44% more than that of 2020. Whereas the WTA winner received €178,630, down 12.94% compared to 2020.

The runner-ups saw a 3.33% cut and received €145,000 this year.
<h2>2021 champions</h2>
Men's singles - Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 7-5, 1-6, 6-3.

Women's singles - Iga Swiatek d. Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0.

Men's doubles - Mate Pavic/Nikola Mektic d. Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury 6-4, 7-6 (4)

Women's doubles - Sharon Fichman/Giuliana Olmos d. Kristina Mladenovic/Marketa Vondrousova 4-6, 7-5, [10-5]
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="312"><strong>Current Prize Money</strong></td>
<td width="312">€2,082,960 (men), €1,577,613 (women)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><strong>Number of Entries (Main Draw)</strong></td>
<td width="312">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><strong>Number of Entries (Qualifying)</strong></td>
<td width="312">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><strong>Number of Seeds</strong></td>
<td width="312">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="312"><strong>Court Type</strong></td>
<td width="312">Clay</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Italian Open

Italian Open 2021: Latest News, Results and Records The Italian Open Tennis tournament, known as the Rome Masters or Italian International Championships, is sponsored by Internazionali BNL. As a result, it has taken on BNL&#8217;s name. The tournament is primarily played on clay at the Foro Italico in Rome. Tennis &#8211; ATP Masters 1000 &#8211; Italian Open &#8211; Foro Italico, Rome, Italy &#8211; General view during the match between Ukraine&#8217;s Dayana Yastremska and Italy&#8217;s Camila Giorgi Pool via REUTERS/Riccardo Antimiani It was first held in 1930, and the inaugural winners were Bill Tilden and Lili de Alvarez. Since its inception, the venues have changed from Milan to Rome to Turin and finally back to Rome. In terms of points awarded, since it is a WTA 1000 event, 900 points are awarded to the winning player. On the other side of the fence, the winning ATP player is awarded 1000 points, as it is a Masters 1000 event. Previous Winners (ATP) Past 18 Years  Carlos Moya 2004  Rafael Nadal 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2021  Novak Djokovic 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2020  Andy Murray 2016  Alexander Zverev 2017   Tennis &#8211; ATP Masters 1000 &#8211; Italian Open &#8211; Foro Italico, Rome, Italy &#8211; Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal in action during his quarter final match against Argentina&#8217;s Diego Schwartzman Pool via REUTERS/Clive Brunskill Previous Winners (WTA) Past 18 Years  Amelie Mauresmo 2004, 2005  Martina Hingis 2006  Jelena Jankovic 2007, 2008  Dinara Safina 2009  Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 2010  Maria Sharapova 2011, 2012, 2015  Serena Williams 2013, 2014, 2016  Elina Svitolina   2017, 2018    Karolina Pliskova 2019  Simona Halep 2020  Iga Swiatek 2021  Tennis &#8211; WTA Premier 5 &#8211; Italian Open &#8211; Foro Italico, Rome, Italy &#8211; September 21, 2020 Romania&#8217;s Simona Halep as she celebrates winning the final with the trophy after Czech Republic&#8217;s Karolina Pliskova retired from the match after sustaining an injury Riccardo Antimiani/Pool via REUTERS Italian Open 2021 Schedule The Italian Open is usually scheduled during mid-May. Italian Open Records To date, Rafael Nadal is the most successful player, with ten titles under his belt. In the WTA, Chris Evert is the most successful player, with 5 Italian Open wins. Rafael Nadal is also the only ATP player to be in the most finals, namely 10. Meanwhile, Chris Evert has played in most WTA Finals, with seven under her belt. Nadal even holds the record for the most consecutive titles, with three. On the WTA side, Conchita Martinez has racked up four consecutive titles. Italian Open 2021 The 2021 event returned to its original May window as in 2020 the tournament was held in mid-September because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event was held with a partial spectator count. 25 percent of fans were allowed inside the tournament after the 2nd round. The 2021 edition was held on 08-16 May. Italian Open 2021 prize money The total ATP prize money pool for the 2021 edition was €2,082,960 which was a 39.9% decrease to 2020&#8217;s €3,465,045 for men&#8217;s singles and doubles. The WTA side saw a smaller cut of 6.77% from €1,692,169 in 2020 to €1,577,613 in 2021. Despite the decrease in total prize money, the ATP winner received €245,085- which is 19.44% more than that of 2020. Whereas the WTA winner received €178,630, down 12.94% compared to 2020. The runner-ups saw a 3.33% cut and received €145,000 this year. 2021 champions Men&#8217;s singles &#8211; Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 7-5, 1-6, 6-3. Women&#8217;s singles &#8211; Iga Swiatek d. Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0. Men&#8217;s doubles &#8211; Mate Pavic/Nikola Mektic d. Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury 6-4, 7-6 (4) Women&#8217;s doubles &#8211; Sharon Fichman/Giuliana Olmos d. Kristina Mladenovic/Marketa Vondrousova 4-6, 7-5, [10-5]  Current Prize Money €2,082,960 (men), €1,577,613 (women)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 56  Number of Entries (Qualifying) 6  Number of Seeds 16  Court Type Clay

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<h3><strong>Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who's antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year.

With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time.

He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016.

[caption id="attachment_467542" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467542" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1170607494.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men's Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-court </strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments.

His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament.

Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay.

At the Grand Slams, Monfils' best runs came at the 2008 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> and 2016 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/">US Open</a>, when he reached the semi-finals.

[caption id="attachment_467541" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467541" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1171008908.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men's Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Gael Monfils' form leading up to the 2021 season</h3>
Monfils' 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> there before losing in three tough sets.

However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments.

Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings.
<h3>Personal life</h3>
Monfils is married to WTA star <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elina Monfils</a>. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021.

[caption id="attachment_474350" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-474350" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1187163448.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina at ATP Finals 2019" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)[/caption]

<strong>READ MORE - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-elina-svitolinas-boyfriend-gael-monfils-when-did-they-start-dating/">Who is Elina Svitolina’s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating?</a></strong>
<h3>Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021</h3>
So far, Monfils has <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/players/gael-monfils/mc65/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/gael-monfils-net-worth/#:~:text=Ga%C3%ABl%20Monfils%20Net%20Worth%3A%20Ga%C3%ABl,tennis%20at%20a%20young%20age." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated</a> net worth of $10 million.
<h3><b>Gael Monfils' Endorsements 2021</b></h3>
Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by <strong>Asics </strong>for his clothes and shoes.

In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, <strong>Wilson</strong> in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by <strong>Rokit</strong>, <strong>eToro</strong>, <strong>Maui Jim.</strong>

He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit.
<h3><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments.

During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/news/best-of-2020-charity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">donated</a> to a hospital staff.
<h3>How to contact Gael Monfils?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Gael_Monfils" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgaelmonfils/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="144">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="144">6 ft 4 in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Coach</strong></td>
<td width="144">Liam Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Net Worth</strong></td>
<td width="144">$10 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Marital status</strong></td>
<td width="144">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="144">Elina Monfils</td>
</tr>
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<td width="144"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="144">Trélex, Switzerland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="144">French</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="144"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="144">Asics, Wilson, Rokit</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who&#8217;s antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year. With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time. He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men&#8217;s Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) On-court Achievements With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments. His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament. Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay. At the Grand Slams, Monfils&#8217; best runs came at the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open, when he reached the semi-finals. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men&#8217;s Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Gael Monfils&#8217; form leading up to the 2021 season Monfils&#8217; 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating Novak Djokovic there before losing in three tough sets. However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments. Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings. Personal life Monfils is married to WTA star Elina Monfils. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) READ MORE &#8211; Who is Elina Svitolina’s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating? Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021 So far, Monfils has earned $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Gael Monfils&#8217; Endorsements 2021 Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by Asics for his clothes and shoes. In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, Wilson in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by Rokit, eToro, Maui Jim. He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit. Foundations and Charity Work Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were donated to a hospital staff. How to contact Gael Monfils? Twitter, Instagram  Age 34  Height 6 ft 4 in  Coach Liam Smith  Net Worth $10 million  Marital status Married  Spouse Elina Monfils  Residence Trélex, Switzerland  Nationality French  Endorsements Asics, Wilson, Rokit

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Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more Who is Rafael Nadal?Â  Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, along withÂ Novak DjokovicÂ andÂ Roger Federer,Â 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 Nadalâ€™s Early LifeÂ  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, MarÃ­a 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 Nadalâ€™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 Nadalâ€™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,Â 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 Nadalâ€™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 Nadalâ€™s Academy Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy wasÂ 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 Nadalâ€™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 Nadalâ€™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; â€˜Itâ€™s Humiliating to Get Injuries??â€™ â€“ Former Serena Williamsâ€™ Coach Joins Andy Roddick to Stand Firmly Behind 36-Year-Old Rafael Nadal Following aÂ MessyÂ 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 Nadalâ€™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 Nadalâ€™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 Nadalâ€™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.Â 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 Nadalâ€™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 37Â years  Height 1.85Â m  Weight 85Â kg  Parents Father Sebastian Nadal Homar &amp; Mother Ana Maria Parera Femenias  Siblings Sister &#8211; Maria Isabel NadalÂ (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

Rafael Nadal Sends a Special Message to Gael Monfils’ Girlfriend Elina Svitolina at Italian Open 2020

Rafael Nadal route to the final