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Coco Gauff [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cori-gauff/] is all set to face Karolina Muchova in an enthralling semi-final of the US Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/]. However, just a few weeks ago, the two locked horns against each other in the Cincinnati Masters [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open/] final as well. In a sensational match that lasted for 2 sets, Coco Gauff displayed her sheer dominance and ended up clinching the trophy. However, just a few moments before stepping on the court to play, the 19-year-old sensation’s opponent gave major Rafael Nadal vibes in an interview. KAROLINA MUCHOVA COPIES RAFAEL NADAL’S PHRASE BEFORE HER MATCH AGAINST GAUFF Before her US Open semi-final match against Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova borrowed a famous saying from tennis legend Rafael Nadal. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal] The Spaniard is known for his mental strength and ability to stay in the present moment, regardless of past results. By using his words, Muchova is channeling the spirit of a tennis icon and drawing inspiration to tackle her challenges with confidence.“What happened, happened.” This simple phrase holds deep meaning in the world of tennis, signifying a resilient and forward-looking mindset. In the same interview, she also mentioned that she is looking forward to playing her best game today as she looks to learn from the mistakes that she made in the past. However, her opponent, Coco Gauff, is also determined to do well at her home Grand Slam and finally live up to her immense potential. COCO GAUFF LOOKS ALL SET TO LAND HER FIRST-EVER US OPEN After a rather disappointing performance at Wimbledon, Coco made a change in her coaching staff as she decided to make a fresh start after a first-round exit on the grass court. Since then, things have turned out to be well in her favor as she has been able to successfully clinch the Citi Open and the Cincinnati Masters [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/western-and-southern-open/] post her Wimbledon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/] shocker. Smith to Revolutionize the Not-So-Cool Tennis [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wta-tennis-news-18-year-old-coco-gauff-reveals-plans-featuring-drake-and-jaden-smith-to-revolutionize-the-not-so-cool-tennis/] Back-to-back victories have boosted her confidence as she is all set under the guidance of Brad Gilbert to conquer her first-ever US Open title. With just one step remaining between her and the title, it will be interesting to see if she can make her dream come true and win her first-ever US Open or not. Australian Open Slayer Stirs Up Forgotten WTA Drama Amongst Fans [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-dragged-her-a-caroline-wozniacki-sly-dig-at-coco-gauffs-australian-open-slayer-stirs-up-forgotten-wta-drama-amongst-fans/?utm_medium=dive_deeper&utm_source=website%2F&utm_campaign=internal_links] 

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff 2024: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Coco Gauff?</h2>
Cori Dionne Gauff, a.k.a Coco Gauff, is an American tennis player who took everyone by surprise on the WTA Tour at the early age of 15. Her triumph over <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/venus-williams/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Venus Williams</a> in the 2019 <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Wimbledon Championships</a> immediately made her an attractive figure in the tennis realm for renowned brands.

Carrying on her consistent run, Gauff went on to win the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/">US Open</a> in 2023 by defeating <strong>Aryna Sabalenka</strong> in the showdown. As the 2024 season began, the 19-year-old Gauff wasn't seen as just a rising star, but an already-established tennis specialist.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauff’s early life</b></h2>
Coco Gauff was born in Delray Beach, Florida, on March 13, 2004. Her parents are Candi and Corey Gauff. She has two younger brothers: Codey, who is four years younger than her, and Cameron, who is nine years younger. Gauff was raised in Atlanta, and at the age of four, after watching Serena Williams win the 2009 Australian Open on television, she developed an interest in tennis.

[caption id="attachment_2137985" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2137985 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1672142744.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, USA: September 9: Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the winners' trophy received from Billie Jean King after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2023 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 9th, 2023 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]

The 2022 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> finalist belongs to a family that has a rich history in sports. She received unconditional support from her parents and her brothers. The 19-year-old was encouraged by her parents to participate in other sports besides tennis, including basketball and track.

Gauff finished her schooling through an online school in Florida, where she learned tennis. She graduated from her online school in May 2022 from the Florida Virtual Flex Program. Gauff has <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-i-have-no-regrets-regarding-my-schooling-heres-what-american-tennis-star-coco-gauff-had-to-say-about-her-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no regrets regarding where she went to school,</a> as she missed the experience of going to a traditional school.

The American sensation started playing tennis when she was 6. After winning the "Little Mo" eight-and-under national championship as an eight-year-old, she decided to make tennis her career because it was an individual sport. She has said that since she wasn't a team person, tennis was the perfect sport for her.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauff’s boyfriend</b></h2>
After her US Open triumph, Coco Gauff hinted to the world about her relationship. She revealed that she asked her boyfriend to distract her from overthinking before her big match at the US Open. Gauff also mentioned that she talked to her boyfriend till 1 am. Interestingly, Gauff also revealed that this conversation helped her perform to the best of her abilities.

In November, last year, Gauff showcased an infinity necklace that was gifted to her by he boyfriend. As fans tried to guess the identity of her boyfriend, some came out with the names of ATP young guns like Alcaraz and Ben Shelton. However, Gauff's relationship with them doesn't extend beyond friendship. As it seems, fans will need to wait for Gauff to reveal the identity of her boyfriend.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Coco Gauff's net worth in 2024</h2>
To date, Gauff has earned $13,240,713 in prize money from several championships. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Gauff's net worth stands at approximately $3.5 million. Gauff's Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023 came with a $3 million winner's cheque. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2138058" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1657656688.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1" height="1" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2138058" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1657656688.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1" height="1" />

Gauff has been able to amass such a net worth due to her constant efforts on and off the court. Besides tennis, the young American sensation has managed to partake in several ventures to improve her financial status.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Coco Gauff’s tennis career timeline</h2>
The rising star has had a career full of highs and lows till now. Gauff qualified for the $25k Osprey, FL-USA, in May 2018 and made her ITF Women's Circuit debut there. She won her first professional match at the tournament. She received wildcard entries for the 2018 US Open and the 2019 French Open qualifiers. However, she failed to qualify for the main rounds of both the slams.

The world number 3 currently has many rivals, but she has yet to build a major rivalry with any players. Against the WTA world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff leads 4 matches to 3. She has also faced the world number 6, Ons Jabeur five times and leads the head-to-head with 3 wins. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/iga-swiatek/">Iga Swiatek</a>, the current number 1, can be said to be Gauff's biggest rival. Swiatek has faced Gauff 10 times and has won all but one of their bouts.

Coco Gauff has had many doubles partners till now. Currently, she teams up with world number 4, Jessica Pegula. The two have won two WTA 1000 Masters, including the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Canadian Open, both in 2022. However, following Pegula's disappointing end to the 2024 AO, the pair withdrew from the doubles sector as well.

In 2023, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-despite-shock-wimbledon-exit-sixty-nine-thousand-reality-might-ease-coco-gauffs-nerves-as-she-looks-to-regain-lost-pride-with-jessica-pegula/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Wimbledon would be the biggest disappointment for her</a> as she would go on to exit in the first round. However, she has had a stellar American hard-court season. After winning the Citi Open in Washington, she bagged her first WTA 1000 title at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Gauff's 2023 season began with a lot of ups and downs, however, she finally proved her potential by winning the US Open. She then picked more titles, as she also won the WTA 250 Auckland.

In doubles, along with her partner Jessica Pegula, Gauff won the Miami Open and played in the finals of the Madrid and Italian Open. Additionally, they would play in the Australian and French Open semifinals.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Gauff plays with Head rackets, dons the New Balance logo on her attires, and wears their tennis shoes during professional matches. Gauff signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with New Balance in October 2018.

[caption id="attachment_2219745" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2219745 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1035287415h-scaled.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1920" height="1380" /> 231007 -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 -- Coco Gauff hits a return during the women s singles semifinal between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Coco Gauff of the United States at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2023. SPCHINA-BEIJING-TENNIS-CHINA OPEN-WOMEN S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL CN LuoxYuan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN[/caption]

She has a well-established relationship with New Balance. After her first deal in 2018, Gauff and the sports apparel brand agreed to an extension in 2022. For the young player, the extension was an easy decision as she felt that she had a familial bond with the world-renowned brand.

Gauff also revealed that she was in a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Italian food manufacturer Barilla in March 2019, which also sponsors <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer" target="_self" rel="noopener">Roger Federer</a>. Along with the Italian food brand, Gauff was also signed by Microsoft.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's investments</strong></h2>
With greater on-court success, comes better business opportunities. Coco Gauff is not just a rising tennis star but also a brand that resonates with thousands of people. Gauff has shown her interest in investing at such a young age. According to Marca Lifestyle, she has invested in a clothing line and a tech start-up.

Apart from this, Gauff has also invested in a NGO, that she has co-founded. The NGO aims to help children in Africa receive better educational opportunities. Combining evergreen businesses with noble community work, Gauff's investment portfolio seems to be very promising.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Her family and how they support the young athlete</h2>
The WTA World No.3 was born to parents Candi and Corey Gauff. Her parents were also active in sports when they were young. Her mother was a track and field athlete at Florida State University, while her father was a college basketball player at Georgia State University. Corey later worked as a healthcare executive, and her mother was an educator.

Codey Gauff is Coco's younger brother and the middle child of the Gauff family. He is a junior high school student who is 15 years old. He is into baseball and mainly plays as a pitcher. Cameron Gauff is the youngest member of the Gauff family. Cameron plays football in the American Youth Football League or AYFL. He plays for the Delray team and hopes to play in the NFL one day.

The family moved to Delray Beach when Coco was seven years old so that she could be a part of a better training program. Before purchasing their home, they initially lived with Candi's parents. Coco started coaching under Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis School when she was eight while living in Florida.

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Her parents left their jobs to help raise their daughter and support her dreams. Afterward, her mother taught her by homeschooling her, and her father served as her primary coach since he had some prior tennis-playing experience. According to Coco, her brothers have contributed significantly to her career. She believes that because she is the oldest of three siblings, she had to mature faster to support her brothers.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Gauff’s achievements on and off the field</h2>
In her 5 year career, Gauff has achieved more than the majority of the players in their entire career. Apart from the 2023 US Open title, she won the Linz Open in 2019. Following her victory in the WTA 250 event, she would go on to win two more events of the same caliber. She won the Emilia-Romagna Open in 2021 and the Auckland Classics in January 2023.

Besides her single's tour, her stint in doubles is more decorated. First partnering with Caty McNally, she won three tournament events, one Tier II and two WTA 250 championships. After she partnered with Jessica Pegula in 2022, she won five more tournaments. Three of those five victories came in the WTA 1000 championships.

<strong>Read more - </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-nineteen-year-old-coco-gauff-turns-cheerleader-for-hollywood-actress-as-billion-worth-company-gets-massive-boost-over-their-latest-product/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">19-Year-Old Coco Gauff Turns Cheerleader for Hollywood Actress as $5.3 Billion Worth Company Gets Massive Boost Over Their Latest Product</a>

Namely, she lifted the trophies of the Qatar Open and the Canadian Masters in 2022. This year, she won the Miami Open with Pegula. In singles, after securing the Citi Open title, Gauff showcased her stellar skills while lifting the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauff’s f</b>oundation and charity</h2>
In 2019, Gauff combined with other tennis stars to raise money for the benefit of the Bryan Brothers Foundation. In the Opening Night Gala at the US Open 2023, the USTA Foundation raised $3 million. The event featured Coco Gauff and <a class="mention-item" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/" data-player-id="atpd643">Novak Djokovic</a>, along with Billie Jean King, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauff’s obsession with shoes</b></h2>
In 2018, Gauff signed a multi-year deal with New Balance, the renowned Boston-based athletic footwear organization. Since then, she has worn shoes made by the company in her matches. The line of shoes made in collaboration with Gauff is called Coco CG1. Gauff and New Balance have come out with a total of five shoes in the Coco CG1 line.

One of the shoes in the CG1 line, Sky Blue Junior shoes, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-american-tennis-prodigy-coco-gauffs-11-year-old-brother-proudly-takes-her-growing-legacy-forward-with-an-innovative-design/" target="_self" rel="noopener">was designed by the youngest member of the Gauff family, Cameron Gauff</a>. Being a proud sister, she shared the picture of the final product on her Instagram, along with a picture of her brother.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's coach</strong></h2>
Coco Gauff has had a few coaches in her career. When she started focusing her efforts on the sport, her father left his daily job and started working as a full-time coach for his eldest child. He worked as her coach for a long time before she opted for someone with more experience in training players. She hired Diego Moyano as her coach and split with him in early April of 2023. She eventually moved on to Serena Williams' former coach.

<strong>Watch this story - </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wta-tennis-news-18-year-old-coco-gauff-reveals-plans-featuring-drake-and-jaden-smith-to-revolutionize-the-not-so-cool-tennis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Reveals Plans Featuring Drake and Jaden Smith to Revolutionize the Not-So-Cool Tennis</a>

in 2023, Patrick Mouratoglou signed on as part of Gauff's team temporarily. She worked with the French coach for Roland Garros, after which they went their separate ways. After him, she signed on with former world number 65 ATP player Pere Riba. The Spanish coach and Gauff worked together before Eastbourne International. The former coach of Andre Agassi, Brad Gilbert, has also joined the teenager's coaching staff.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Coco Gauff?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/CocoGauff?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>; <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/cocogauff/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>; <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cocogauff?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a>; <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/CocoGauff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Cori Dionne "Coco" Gauff</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>13/3/2004</td>
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<td>Atlanta, Georgia</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Education</td>
<td>Florida Virtual Flex Program</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Candi Gauff; Corey Gauff</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5 ft 9 in</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>55 kg</td>
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<td>Social Media</td>
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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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