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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Rafa Nadal - The New Star

By Edward Pagan

Sometimes known as 'Rafa,' Rafael Nadal is a local of Spain who has made a huge impact in the world of tennis.

Born June three, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is the boy of Sebastian and Ana Maria Nadal. His sister, Maria Isabel, is 5 years younger than Rafael and is his only sibling.

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

Under the guidance and teaching of Toni Nadal, his uncle, Rafael Nadal started learning how to play tennis extraordinarily early in life as is evident from his early championship.

Toni, who remains Rafael's coach, is a particularly crucial part of this kid's success.

In 2005, he won eleven 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 100th 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 many top sportsmen in their sport, Rafael Nadal is managed by IMG and is commonly found in Nike attire.

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

It is usually 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 is no guarantee of an answer. For this reason, many fans simply wish to request a signed photograph.

Depending on the sportsman's schedule, autographs could be authentic, secretarial, pre-printed or even impossible to provide. Patience is the key to requesting autographs by mail, particularly when 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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