Rafael “Rafa” Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is ranked world No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals, has been ranked No. 1 in the ATP rankings for 209 weeks, and has finished as the Year-End No. 1 five times. Nadal has won 21 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, the most in history.
Nadal: Press conference| Interview today| Wife| Is married
Press Conference:
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday congratulated tennis star Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the men’s record-breaking 21st Grand Slam. Under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, the legendary Spaniard looked down and out against Daniil Medvedev.
However, the sixth seed demonstrated his trademark big-match mentality, overcoming the Russian 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in front of a raucous crowd in a Melbourne classic.
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With his dramatic victory, Nadal has claimed sole ownership of the record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles, moving past Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who are both on 20 major crowns.
Former India batter VVS Laxman also praised Nadal for his ‘monumental effort’ and a historic comeback.
“It isn’t over until it’s over. From 2 sets down, to comeback and win in Grand style is a monumental effort. Congratulations #RafaelNadal on a record 21st Grand Slam and for winning the #AustralianOpen in great fashion,” tweeted Laxman.
Wife:
Xisca Perello – born Maria Francisca Perello – is an insurance worker and business graduate. She serves as project director for the Rafa Nadal Foundation, the charity which Nadal launched in 2008.
Is married:
There are various reports in media which suggest that they met through family friends. It is clear however that they started dating in 2005, the year Nadal won his first Grand Slam, the French Open title. Since then, the couple has kept their relationship a private affair.
Novak Djokovic. At 34 years of age and in the late prime years of his career, Djokovic is clearly the best player in the world at the moment, and he has the potential to win more Grand Slam titles.