Rafa Nadal – The New Star

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by Edward Pagan

Sometimes referred to as 'Rafa,' Rafael Nadal is a native of Spain who has made a massive impact in the world of tennis.

Born June 3, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is the child of Sebastian and Ana Maria Nadal. His sister, Maria Isabel, is five years younger than Rafael and is his only sibling.

Standing 6'1' and weighing 178 lbs, Rafael Nadal turned into a professional tennis player in 2001 after having played since four years old. Fans shouldn't let this young age trick 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 commenced learning 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 child's success. In 2003, Rafael Nadal earned the ATP Newcomer of the Year award.

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 2nd Roland Garros crown and also scored his 100th claycourt career victory.

That same month, Rafael Nadal turned twenty and finished his teen years with major success.

Even though Rafael Nadal is right-handed, he plays left-handed and produces a backhand using both. As with lots top sportsmen in their sport, Rafael Nadal is managed by IMG and is commonly found in Nike clothes.

If you are asking for an autograph, be certain to include a SASE ( self-addressed stamped envelope ) together with your request.

If you are asking for an autograph, be sure to include a SASE ( self-addressed stamped envelope ) with your request.

Popular items to have signed include blank index cards and photos. It is usually recommended that fans not send any item that they can't afford to lose, for example cherished possessions and/or limited edition collectibles.

As with all mailed autograph requests, there is no guarantee of an answer. For this reason, many fans simply wish to request a signed photo.

Depending on the sportsman's schedule, autographs may be authentic, secretarial, pre-printed or maybe impossible to provide. Patience is the key to requesting autographs by mail, particularly when you're talking about a sportsman as popular as Rafael Nadal.

Letters and requests should be mailed to: Rafael Nadal ATP Tennis 201 ATP Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.

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