Part of what has made Rafael Nadal a championis his love for challenges. In his teens, he was offered the chance to leave his hometown and train in the big city. He said no, with the faith that he could still be great even in tiny Mallorca. He’s famous for being the best left-handedtennis player. So, what’s the big deal about him using his left hand? Well, he’s actually naturallyright-handed—it’s only for tennis that he uses his left.
He became the winningest tennis player ever while he competed withsome of the best. Both the SwissRoger Federer and the SerbianNovak Djokovic are among the best that he has ever played. Which of them is the GOAT—the greatest of all time—is something tennis fans love to debate. While Federer and Djokovic have had healthy careers, Nadal has had many injuries, such as a knee injury and a broken rib. In early 2022, he won the Australian Open right after beating COVID-19.
Nadal also likes to give back. In 2010, he started the “Nadal Educational Tennis School” to train young tennis players in India. In 2016, he started the “Rafa Nadal Academy” in Mallorca. What’s next? Look for him in the US Open this September.
