Friday, December 2, 2011

Rafa Nadal - The New Star

By Anissa Kuiz


Sometimes called 'Rafa,' Rafael Nadal is a native of Spain who has made a large impact in the world of tennis.

Born June three, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is the child of Sebastian and Ana Maria Nadal.

Standing 6'1' and weighing 178 lbs, Rafael Nadal became a professional tennis player in 2001 after having played since 4 years of age. Fans shouldn't let this young age confuse them as Rafael Nadal nabbed his first championship at just eight years old.

Under the steerage and teaching of Toni Nadal, his uncle, Rafael Nadal commenced learning how to play tennis very early in life as is clear from his early championship.

Toni, who remains Rafael's coach, is a very crucial part of this child's success. In 2003, Rafael Nadal earned the ATP Newcomer of the Year award.

In 2005, he won 11 titles and also captured recognition as the 'Most Improved Player' for 2005 as named by the ATP.

In June 2006, Rafael Nadal won his second Roland Garros crown and also scored his hundredth claycourt career victory.

That same month, Rafael Nadal turned twenty and finished his teenage years with major success. It was during these years that Rafael Nadal won sixteen career titles, which tied the record for the most titles won by a teenager.

Even though Rafael Nadal is right-handed, he plays left-handed and produces a backhand using both. As with most top athletes in their sport, Rafael Nadal is managed by IMG and is frequently found in Nike attire.

Fans who would like to ask a signed photo or send Rafael Nadal their best wishes are urged to do so in care of his pro affiliation.

It is almost always recommended that fans not send any item that they cannot afford to lose, for example prized possessions and/or limited edition collectibles.

As with all mailed autograph requests, there's no guarantee of an answer.

As with all mailed autograph requests, there's no guarantee of a reply. For this reason, many fans simply prefer to request a signed photograph.

With regards to the sportsman's schedule, autographs could be authentic, secretarial, pre-printed or even impossible to provide. Patience is key to requesting autographs by mail, particularly if you are talking about an athlete as popular as Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal ATP Tennis 201 ATP Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.




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