Rafael Nadal

Rafael “Rafa” Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former world No. 1. As of 1 April 2013 (2013-04-01), he is ranked No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time; also his success on clay has earned him the nickname “The King of Clay”, and has prompted many experts to regard him as the greatest clay court player in history.