2. Rafael Nadal was born on June 3,1986 on the island of Manacor, Spain. He started playing tennis at the age of 3. When he was 9, his coach, uncle Toni Nadal, switched him to left handed, giving him an edge on the court. Nadal started playing professionally at the age of 15. Nadal es muy talentoso. Rafael Nadal es deportista.

3. Rafael Nadal is the first player since Rod Laver, in 1969, to win the French, Wimbledon, and US Open in succession. The French Open is held on clay courts, which slow the ball down and cause it to bounce higher. Wimbledon es tuve en el pasto courte. Grass courts are the fastest type of professional court. The US Open is held on hard courts, which cause less bounce. Rafael es muy buena.

4. Rafael Nadal has won 11 Grand Slam titles. The grand slam tournaments are also called the Majors. They are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. If you win one of these tournaments, it is a Grand Slam. Nadal practica mucho. Rafael Nadal le gusta jugar al tenis.

5. Rafael Nadal siempre será recordado. He has set many records. People will always remember him for these records. He has inspired many kids to chase their dreams. Rafael Nadal es famoso. His legacy will forever be etched into the human timeline.