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    Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography
    Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography
    Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography
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    Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography

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    Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players in the history of tennis. Most fans are aware of his double digit Grand Slam titles and his Career Golden Slam, but in order to truly understand Rafael Nadal, you must first understand where he came from. "Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography" explores Nadal's upbringing and details his breakthrough into professional tennis, all the way through his 2012 victories at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and the Barcelona Open.

    Nadal's exceptional talents have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Nadal so much. From family to tennis to the future, all you need to know about Rafael Nadal is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Rafael Nadal's life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrice World Publishing
    Release dateJun 3, 2012
    ISBN9781619841741
    Rafael Nadal: An Unauthorized Biography

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    Rafael Nadal - Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

    RAFAEL NADAL

    An Unauthorized Biography

    Copyright © 2012 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies

    All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.

    eISBN: 9781619841741

    Table of Contents

    Greatness Doesn’t Have a Minimum Age

    Rafael Becomes Rafa

    Pathway To The Top

    Beyond the Court

    Sweat escapes his saturated headband and falls to the lush grass surface. His hand tightens around the vinyl grip of his trusted tennis racket. Soon, he will be known across the globe as the youngest Wimbledon player to have ever made it this far, but he must first find a weakness in his formidable opponent, who stares at him from across the majestic court.

    Fans watching this grueling match become a distant sound in the background as all of his focus is now on the task at hand. His eyes block out all distractions as he awaits the mighty serve from the other side of the court. He has quickly become acquainted with what awaits him.

    Unnoticed by his fans and his opponent, this champion of the court soon discovers a slight weakness in his opponent that he might be able to capitalize on to launch himself into the next round. It is such a slight weakness to the eye that many may not even notice, but his training has allowed him to notice such traits, and his skill has allowed him to use that weakness to gain the slight advantage that all players seek.

    His opponent’s red face, profuse sweating and heavy breathing all point to one particular weakness that Nadal can use in his favor—fatigue. The long, grueling match has finally taken its toll on his opponent. He will use his opponent’s fatigue to overcome and prevail in this final set.

    As the ball is thrown into the air, awaiting the blowing strike from the racket, Rafael Nadal knows this match is now his. A slight grin crosses his face, which is matched by the growing confidence that resides within him.

    Greatness Doesn’t Have a Minimum Age

    He has never broken a racket in anger. It would be showing a lack of respect to people who actually have to buy the equipment to play the sport.

    – Uncle Toni Nadal on nephew, Rafael

    When the clock struck midnight on June 3, 1986 in Manacor, Majorca, Spain, the world was not yet aware that one of the best tennis players of all time was preparing to make his way into the world. Later that day, Sebastian Nadal and Ana Maria Parera would welcome their first child, Rafael Nadal, into their family.

    A few short years later, the Nadal family would welcome their second child, Maria Isabel, into the world. Rafael would become a big brother. The Nadal family was close-knit, and would remain strong throughout Rafael’s

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