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Also Known As Rafael Nadal Parera • Rafa Nadal
Born June 3, 1986 (age 38) • Spain
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Australian Open (2022) • French Open (2022) • French Open (2020) • U.S. Open (2019) • French Open (2019) • French Open (2018) • U.S. Open (2017) • French Open (2017) • Olympic Games (2016) • tennis (2016) • French Open (2014) • U.S. Open (2013) • French Open (2013) • French Open (2012) • French Open (2011) • U.S. Open (2010) • French Open (2010) • Wimbledon Championships (2010) • Australian Open (2009) • tennis (2008) • Wimbledon Championships (2008) • French Open (2008) • French Open (2007) • French Open (2006) • French Open (2005)

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