For a long time now, fans are waiting for the NextGen of tennis to win a Grand Slam and the only one who has come close is – Dominic Thiem [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dominic-thiem/#:~:text=Dominic%20Thiem%20Networth,net%20worth%20of%20%2423%20million.]. He has reached 3 finals and he lost 2 of them to Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal] at the French Open. However, Annabel Croft believes that it may not happen again this year. Thiem seriously tested - Roland-Garros - The 2020 Roland-Garros Tournament official site [https://images.prismic.io/fft-rg-commun-news/d24699aee722806c63488a284a9383d9f071cc09_20190527_rg_cd_1509_web.jpg?auto=compress,format] At the start of 2020, Thiem had an incredible run to the final of the Australian Open. On his way, he beat Rafa in a 4-set thriller, and Annabel Croft feels that this was a big moment. She feels that now he could offer an even bigger challenge to Rafael Nadal at the French Open as she said [https://tennishead.net/exclusive-this-could-be-the-year-when-dominic-thiem-topples-rafa-nadal-in-paris-says-renowned-commentator/], “At this stage you would have to say that Nadal is likely to be the favourite to win in Paris again. But I sense that Thiem could offer a huge challenge this year. You can never take Djokovic out of the equation, but his defeat to Thiem in last year’s semi-finals at Roland Garros suggested that the Austrian has an edge over the Serb on clay.” “Thiem has played in three Grand Slam finals so far. He lost his first in three sets, lost his second in four and his third in five. Everything suggests that he is improving all the time, which might mean only one thing if – or when – he reaches final number four.” Dominic Thiem v Marin Cilic: Aspiring & Former US Open Champions Collide | ATP Tour | Tennis [https://www.atptour.com/-/media/images/news/2020/09/04/20/43/thiem-us-open-2020-day-6-preview.jpg] DOMINIC THIEM AT US OPEN 2020 While Thiem could win his first Slam at the French Open, he may not have to wait that long. He is currently playing the 2020 US Open and he is already in the third round of the event. There, he will be facing Croatian Marin Cilic who can pose a tough challenge. However, the Austrian is more motivated than ever to win a Slam and that is why he will be bringing out his best when he plays today. Read More – Stefanos Tsitsipas Squanders Six Match Points Against Borna Coric as He Bows Out of US Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stefanos-tsitsipas-squanders-six-match-points-against-borna-coric-as-he-bows-out-of-us-open-2020-atp-tennis-news/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</h2>
A first look at Dominic Thiem he gives the impression of a supermodel, and not a tennis player. However, amidst the domination displayed by the Big 3, Dominic Thiem has been able to carve a niche for himself, by winning not only major tournaments, but also the 2020 US Open, to go with back-to-back finalists at the French Open in 2018 and 2019. He has a net worth of $14 million and has amassed $30 million and more through tournament earnings. 

[caption id="attachment_640013" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-640013 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-06T110248Z_487981357_UP1EH560UXOGE_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-MADRID.jpg" alt="Dominic Thiem" width="1920" height="1202" /> Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 6, 2021 Austria's Dominic Thiem celebrates winning his third round match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Juan Medina[/caption]

Thiem also has some big brands under his belt, namely Adidas, Babolat, Red Bull, Kia, Sky Sport, and Rolex. In 2020, he added Duravit, a bathroom manufacturer, and also partnered with Neoh, a low carbohydrate protein bar startup. In an exclusive conversation with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DAEyKTbsmM">Essentially Sports</a>, Dominic Thiem also spilled out some cheeky secrets.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Dominic Thiem? </h2>
Born on September 3, 1993, Dominic Thiem is a professional tennis player who was born in Wiener Neustadt but resides in Lichtenworth, Austria. He is currently ranked 90th in the men’s ATP rankings but has been ranked as high as world number 3 in March 2020. His biggest triumph came at the 2020 US Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final. With the win, Thiem became the first male player born in the 1990s to win a tennis major and also the first Austrian to win the US Open slam. Overall, he has won 17 ATP singles titles and finished as runner-up three times (one at the Australian Open and two at the French Open), to go with losing two year-end ATP Finals. Thiem has been dating Lili Paul-Ronacli, a professional dancer and performer who hails from Germany. The couple started dating in 2019, and since then they have been together.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s early life </h2>
Dominic Thiem took to tennis like fish to water, as both his parents - Wolfgang and Karin Thiem were tennis coaches themselves. The former world number 3 also has a younger brother, Moritz Thiem, who is also a professional tennis player. Dominic began playing tennis when he was six years old, and his father took a job at the Grunter Bresnik’s academy in Vienna in 1997. Bresnik began coaching Thiem at the age of nine and had previously worked with Boris Becker, Henri Leconte, Patrick McEnroe, and Ernest Gulbis. He is well-known for his unconventional techniques and recommended that Dominic convert his two-handed backhand into a single hand. Dominic parted ways with Bresnik in 2019, and since then has changed three coaches. He is currently coached by former Croation tennis player, Mate Delic. Thiem can speak three languages: German, French, and English.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s girlfriend</h2>
Dominic Thiem is currently dating Lili Paul-Roncali, an exquisite artist and performer from Germany. The couple has been together for the last five years but only made their relationship public in January 2021. She is also the winner of a German reality dance show named ‘Let’s Dance’ in 2020 and has also written a couple of books. Before Lili, Dominic was in a relationship with Kristina Mladenovic, a professional tennis player from Dunkirk, France. Their relationship lasted for two years, and they both called it a split in 2019 and never opened up about the reason behind the split.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s net worth 2024</h2>
A regular feature on the ATP circuit over the last decade or so, Dominic Thiem has an estimated net worth of $14 million. A major part of his salary and earnings come from the tournament’s prize money. As of March 2024, Thiem has collected $30,144,482 as prize money, which also takes him to the 12th spot when it comes to all-time earnings in the men’s category, a loss headed by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s career </h2>
Dominic Thiem turned professional in 2011, after spending three years at the ITF Junior Circuit. He reached the highest ranking of number 2 in January 2011 and finished his junior career with a 115-33 record in singles and 49-32 in doubles.

It took Thiem three years to make it to his maiden ATP final, against the 2014 Austrian Open, at the age of 20. In the final, he lost to David Goffin. After a slow start to his career, Dominic raised the level and won three ATP titles in 2015. His rise continued as he made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal in 2015 at the French Open. His consistency was also rewarded as he entered the top 10 ATP rankings for the first time. He ended the year in the 8th position. In 2017, the results got better, as he once again made it to the semifinals of the French Open and made it to the fourth round of all the other three majors. The next two years witnessed Thiem raising the bar, especially on clay, as he pushed <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a> in the final of the French Open, both in 2018 and 2019, but finished as the runner-up.

[caption id="attachment_583982" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-583982 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210317112729/GettyImages-1287096893-1.jpg" alt="Dominic Thiem" width="1920" height="1337" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Dominic Thiem of Austria celebrates during his match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Day 8 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 22, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)[/caption]

2020 was the best season for Dominic Thiem as a tennis player. The season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Austrian tennis player registered 25 wins, compared to only nine losses. This also included his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open in New York, in the final against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-zverev/">Alexander Zverev</a>. He also reached the finals of the Australian Open, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic. He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open and finished the season strong, as he made it to the final of the ATP Finals against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-medvedev/">Daniil Medvedev</a>. During the season, he earned $6 million in prize money and also reached his career-best ranking of number 3, displacing <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a>.

In 2021, Dominic Thiem reached the fourth round of the Australian Open but opted out of the Monte Carlo Masters, seeking a break. He struggled right through the clay season, exiting in the first round of the French Open. He then pulled out of Wimbledon owing to the wrist injury, and the same reason led him out of defending his US Open title in New York to recover completely from the injury.

Thiem made his comeback from a career-threatening wrist injury in March 2022 at the ATP Challenger in Marbella, Spain. After losing the first seven matches, he decided to opt out of the grass court season to work on his fitness. He later won matches in Salzburg and the Bastad Open and also made it to the semi-finals in Antwerp.

In 2024, Thiem participated at the Brisbane International, where he faced Spaniard Rafael Nadal and was beaten in straight sets. His Australian Open campaign was also cut short by Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated him in Round 1 in a match that lasted for five hours and stretched to five sets. Thiem later turned out for Austria in the World Group-1 playoffs in the Davis Cup. He then participated in the UTS Tour in Oslo but had to withdraw later due to food poisoning.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s partnerships and endorsements</h2>
The energetic Austrian is the first choice for leading brands and signed major partnerships off the tennis court. He enjoys signed contracts with Adidas, Babolat, Bank Austria, Rolex, Red Bull, Duravit, Technogym and Sky Sport.

Thiem isn’t much into automobiles but has some of the finest luxury wheels like the Ford and Range Rover. He also owns a house back home in Lichtenworth and is worth $1 million.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s career stats</h2>
The Austrian tennis star, who turned pro in 2011, has participated in 555 matches so far in his career. This includes the ATP Tour, Grand Slams, and Davis Cup matches. Dominic Thiem has emerged victorious in 347 of them and lost 208 matches. This gives him a win percentage of 62.5 percent on the ATP tour, which displays his consistency levels, especially between 2016 and 2020. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s records</h2>
Over 13 years, Dominic Thiem has gotten the better of top players like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and others on several occasions. Especially on clay, he has been a consistent force to be reckoned with, but he has improved his play on hard courts as well.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">The 2020 US Open winner, who defeated Alexander Zverev in the final, becomes the first player born in the 1990s to win a grand slam.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2020 Austrian Sportsperson of the Year, becoming only the fourth tennis player to bag the award.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2-time French Open finalists (2018 and 2019) lost to Rafael Nadal in the final.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2020 Australian Open finalist: lost to Novak Djokovic in the final</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2-time finalist at the year-end championship finals: 2019 and 2020</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Winner of 17 ATP men’s singles titles </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2019 ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells Winner</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem’s charity and foundation</h2>
Just like every other tennis player and sports personality, Thiem also does charity work.

Along with the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a>, the Zverev brothers, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/grigor-dimitrov/">Grigor Dimitrov</a>, and others, Thiem contributed to La Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. This foundation is dedicated to saving the environment and promoting sustainable development.

He is also engaged in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/dominic-thiem-uses-his-popularity-to-preserve-the-ecosystem/">creation of a habitable ecosystem for marine life</a>. He supports a non-profitable organization - 4ocean which is working towards the conservation of the oceans. He owns a charitable football club and also works for the WWF.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Dominic Thiem's social media accounts</h2>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/domithiem?lang=en">https://twitter.com/domithiem?lang=en</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/1.Dominic.Thiem/">https://www.facebook.com/1.Dominic.Thiem/</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Dominic Thiem</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Domi</td>
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<td>Date Of Birth</td>
<td>September 03, 1993</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Lichtenworth, Austria</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>30</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6 feet 1 inches</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>174 lbs</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Wolfgang Thiem (Father), Karin Theim (Moter)</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Moritz Thiem (Brother)</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Austrian</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>Austrian</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$14 million</td>
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<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Lili Paul-Roncalli</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Professional tennis player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Austrian Tennis Team</td>
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The duo had numerous close battles, but it is the Serb who takes the pivotal lead once again. Both Federer and Djokovic played 50 times on tour, with Djokovic winning 27 matches. Their most recent contest came in the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open. Djokovic easily defeated Federer in straight sets. Against Murray, Djokovic had a rather comfortable rivalry as he was clearly the dominating player whenever they entered a tennis court. There were instances where Murray took control, but overall, it was the Serbian star who led the head-to-head with 25 victories compared to Murray&#8217;s 11. Read more -?Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal ? The Greatest Rivalry Explained in Numbers Now, Djokovic might be able to add Carlos Alcaraz to the list. The 16-year age gap makes no difference when the two players battle it out on the toughest stages. Alcaraz and Djokovic have faced each other three times. The Spanish rising star is in the lead; the only player in the rivalry to be above the Serbian. They first met in the 2022 Madrid Open, where Alcaraz won. Then in the current French Open, Djokovic got the better of the 2022 US Open champion. Their latest and third meet was in Wimbledon, where Alcaraz bested the legendary Serb in five sets. Legacy Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He has 94 ATP titles and also has the highest Grand Slam count (23) on the ATP tour. He is also the only player in history to win all the Grand Slams at least twice. Shortly after winning his 18th Grand Slam at the Australian Open 2021, Novak Djokovic crossed Roger Federer in the most weeks as the World No.1 record. The 2021 season has been fruitful as well as a successful one for the year-end world number one. Djokovic started the year with his 9th Australian Open title at the 18th Grand Slam of his career. Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam at French Open 2021 when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Hence he completed his double career Grand Slam. En route to the title, he beat Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 11, 2023 Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Following his 19th slam at French Open 2021, Djokovic won the record-equaling 20th Grand Slam after beating Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon Championships 2021 final. On the verge of achieving his Calendar Slam at the US Open 2021,?Daniil Medvedev?defeated him in straight sets in the finals in New York- which ended his 27-match winning streak at Grand Slams. In 2022, Djokovic did not have as fruitful of a year but he still won Wimbledon and crossed the record of Federer&#8217;s 20 grand slams. Following his win in the 2023 Australian Open, he equaled Rafael Nadal&#8217;s tally. To add to the glorious list, Nole claimed the most grand slam wins by any player in history at 23 titles, one above Rafa, when he lifted the Musketeers&#8217; Trophy this year.? Playing style and equipment Novak Djokovic is an offensive baseliner who is also known for his exceptional defensive skills. As years passed, Djokovic improved several aspects of his game, like his net skills, and also his serve became more accurate and to the point. These successful adjustments are what made him the leader of men&#8217;s tennis at the moment. Early in his career, Djokovic used a Wilson racquet but changed the company to Head after his 2008 Australian Open win. Since then, the Serbian star has stuck to &#8216;Head&#8217; and is now currently using?the Head Speed Pro 2022 model. Novak Djokovic career stats The Serbian tennis star has amassed numerous records in his career. He owns nearly all the all-time records and shares just one record with?Roger Federer. He has won 38 ATP Masters 1000 titles, the most of any ATP player. Djokovic clinched his record-extending 10th title at the 2023 Australian Open after missing it in 2022. His closest rival in this record is Roger Federer in the Open Era and Roy Emerson in the Amateur Era. Both have six Australian Open titles to their name. Off the court &#8211; Novak Djokovic Foundation and Charity Work Djokovic set up the?Novak Djokovic Foundation?to develop early childhood education projects in Serbia. It also gives grants for educational initiatives with the aim of helping children. It was founded in 2007 to invest in early childhood education with a focus on Serbia. Only one in two children have access to preschool education in the country. The belief was that early education could transform the lives of children as well as entire communities. The goal is to create best-in-class programs and learning environments in Serbia. The Foundation has built and/or repurposed at least 18 schools and helped over 10,000 children to date. Djokovic set it up because he wanted to do something for children. In August 2015, Djokovic was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. Novak Djokovic&#8217;s endorsements and sponsorships Djokovic has been sponsored by the apparel brand?Lacoste?since 2017. He struck a five-year deal with Lacoste paying a premium to former sponsor Uniqlo. He wears?ASICS?shoes. Other brands that work as sponsors for the Serbian superstar are tennis racquet giant?Head,?NetJets,?Seiko?Watch Corporation, and?Peugeot. ALSO READ &#8211; Novak Djokovic?s Diet ? What Does He Eat? Djokovic also endorses?Serbian telecommunications company Telekom Srbija?as well as?German nutritional supplement brand FitLine. Djokovic is also the ambassador of Ultimate Software. Business ventures and investments Since he started climbing the rankings in 2005, Djokovic started investing in several ventures around the world. First, he began a company called Family Sport which focused on hospitality when they launched Novak Caf? &amp; Restaurants. Eventually, the brand would go on to grow big enough that it would handle real estate, sports/entertainment event organization, and even sports apparel distribution. Watch this story -??I Really Love?? ? Naomi Osaka Points to the Ancient Technique She Relies on for Keeping Calm 2 Years After Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas Vouched for It After he won his fourth Master&#8217;s title in 2015, he opened a health food brand known as Djokolife. He also has an 80% stake in a brand known as QuantBioRes, which is working to make a medicine for those who have contracted COVID-19. Conclusion Nole has changed the tennis world through his constant efforts. His continuous victories throughout the years have helped him earn a mind-boggling amount which further enabled him to establish several ventures to increase his income even more. He is not set to retire from the ATP Tour anytime soon and will surely manage to earn more than several other players.  Also Read &#8211; Novak Djokovic?s Logo ? Meaning And Significance Personal Life Novak Djokovic was born on 22nd May 1987, in Belgrade. He began playing tennis at the age of four. Novak married his longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic in 2014. He and his wife are blessed with a son Stefan and a daughter Tara. His parents are professional skiers and his brothers are professional tennis players. All of them are based in Serbia. How to Contact Novak Djokovic Official website &#8211; Novak Djokovic? Twitter &#8211; @DjokerNole Instagram &#8211; djokernole    Age  36   Height  6 ft 2 in   Coach  Goran Ivanisevic   Achievements  94 ATP titles   Net Worth  $240 million   Marital Status  Married   Spouse  Jelena Djokovic   Residence  Monte-Carlo, Monaco   Nationality  Serbian   Endorsements/Sponsors  Lacoste, Asics, Head, FitLine, Seiko, Peugeot, Ultimate Software Group, NetJets.

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Rafael Nadal 2023: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; October 11, 2020 Spain?s Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after winning the French Open final against Serbia?s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, along with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, forms the famed triumvirate of the &#8216;Big Three&#8217; in tennis. Another accolade that Rafa has to his name is the title, &#8220;King of Clay&#8221;. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s family includes his parents Sebastian Nadal and Maria Parera, his sister Maria Isabel and his uncles?Toni Nadal and Miguel Angel Nadal Homar. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s net worth 2023 Rafael Nadal has done quite well for himself and amassed a net worth of $220 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. He has also won a total of $134,640,719 in the span of his career. South Korea&#8217;s second-largest automobile manufacturer, Kia, has been sponsoring him as its global ambassador since 2006. Apart from Kia, American clothing and footwear company Nike also sponsors Nadal. Spanish biscuits and bakery manufacturer, Quely also made him its international ambassador in 2010. Read more -?3 Years After Snubbing Roger Federer, 32-Year-Old Sporting Legend Sings ?Tenacious? Rafael Nadal?s Praises ? ?Hard to Break..? Nadal sports a luxury watch from Richard Mille as part of an endorsement deal. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s watch is one of the most premium watches out there, with a hefty $725,000 value. His other endorsement partners are Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and more. He has a sumptuous car collection and a luxurious home in Mallorca, Spain. Nadal also has expensive villas in Porto Cristo in Spain &amp; the Dominican Republic. He likes to spend his holidays in his villas and luxurious yachts. He has also opened the Rafael Nadal Academy in his hometown in Spain, Kuwait, and Mexico. His logo is one of the most renowned logos in the world, with the stylized version of a bull. Rafael Nadal?s early life and family Rafael Nadal Parera was born on June 3, 1986, to parents Ana Maria Parera Femenias and Sebasti?n Nadal Homar in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. His father is a successful businessman who owns the restaurant Sa Punta, the glass and window company, Vidres Mallorca, and three insurance companies. Mar?a Parera was a trader who was in the business of selling perfumes. However, she left her job and became a homemaker soon after Nadal was born. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has a younger sister, Mar?a Isabel. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; May 29, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his fourth round match against Canada&#8217;s Felix Auger-Aliassime REUTERS/Yves Herman When Nadal was three years old, his uncle and tennis coach, Toni Nadal, introduced him to the sport and worked with him from 2005 to 2017. Toni saw in his nephew a natural talent and believed that Rafa should put effort into the racket sport. At the age of 8, Nadal was playing both soccer and tennis. In the racket sport, he transitioned to a left-handed forehand when encouraged by his uncle, despite being right hand dominant. Toni Nadal also intensified his nephews training at this age. At 12, he was still playing tennis and soccer. In tennis, he won the European and Spanish championships. However, his schoolwork saw a significant drop due to both sports, so his father made him choose one sport. Rafa defiantly chose tennis and has pursued it ever since. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s wife and children Rafael Nadal married his long-time girlfriend, Maria Francisca &#8220;Xisca&#8221; Perello, on October 19, 2019. The two have been in a relationship since 2005 and Xisca is an insurance worker and is also the current director of the Rafael Nadal foundation. One can only rarely find Xisca in Rafael Nadal&#8217;s box during his matches. She is a private person and doesn&#8217;t like the world to get to know much about her. Xisca feels that her presence would disrupt the Spaniard&#8217;s focus. Rafael Nadal met his wife, Mery &#8220;Xisxa&#8221; Perell? in 2005. While there is no confirmed news, some reports suggest that they met through family friends. However, details about their life together are seldom found online as they prefer to keep a low profile.? PARIS, FRANCE October 11. Rafael Nadal of Spain receives a congratulatory kiss from his wife Xisca Perello after his victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Men&#8217;s Singles Final on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on October 11th 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Nadal and Perell? announced they were going to have a child together in June 2022. When he eventually graced the world, the couple decided to name him Rafael Nadal Jr.? Rafael Nadal Academy Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built with an intention to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis enthusiasts who want to make it big on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend Roger Federer and other tennis stars. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s records The tennis icon from Spain dismantled the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in several Grand Slam finals over the past couple of decades. By winning the 2020 French Open title, Nadal equaled Roger Federer&#8217;s record of the most Grand Slam titles at 20. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal during the warm up before the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Yves Herman A year later, in 2021, Novak Djokovic also joined Federer and Nadal when he won his 20th major title at Wimbledon by defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. The 2022 season saw Nadal emerging triumphant in the tally of major titles as he won the Australian Open and the French Open, bringing his total up to 22. Djokovic tied his record this year after winning the Australian Open. So far, the Spaniard has won 14 French Opens, two Australian Open, two Wimbledon Championships, and four US Open titles. Read more -??I Could Beat Rafa?- Majestic Wins Fuel Carlos Alcaraz to Issue a Strong Statement About His ?Idol? Ahead of the 2023 French Open The King of Clay has also clinched a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. In 2008, Nadal defeated Fernando Gonz?lez with a score of 6?3, 7?6(2), 6?3 in the final to win his only medal at the Olympics. Along with his impressive wins, Nadal has set many records which will likely be untouched for a few more decades. He is the only player to have won 112 matches in one Grand Slam. He has only lost to two players in the Roland Garros, Robin S?derling and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard is the only player to have maintained a stance in the top 10 for 912 weeks. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s French Open dominance Having familiarized himself with red-dirt during his initial days, Nadal mastered the surface and even developed his game initially to suit the clay. The Spaniard likes to stay in the point by pushing the opponent from corner to corner and there is no better surface than clay to do that. Rafael Nadal of Spain hugs the Musketeers&#8217; Cup as he celebrates victory following the mens singles final against Dominic Thiem of Austria during day fifteen of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros on June 10, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Coming to Nadal&#8217;s French Open record, he has amassed a total of 14 titles in Paris, the highest by any player on tour. The Spaniard&#8217;s first French Open crown came in 2005, where he surprised top-seed Federer in the semis. By winning the title, Nadal became the second male player after Mats Wilander to win the French Open in the first attempt. Rafael Nadal hair transplant Nadal is universally loved by fans for his intense competitiveness on-court and fighting till the very end without giving up. But, if there&#8217;s a thing that the Spaniard might have given up on, it&#8217;s his hair. Since his 20s, Nadal suffered from Male Pattern Baldness &#8211; a condition that is often seen in men. Nadal underwent a hair transplant procedure. It was Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and included a 4,500 graft hair transplant. While Nadal had thin hair post the procedure, the hair loss seemed to have reduced drastically, which meant that the transplant was a success. Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Head-t0-Head after 2021 One of the most intense rivalries on the ATP tour, Nadal and Djokovic, always ensure to put up their best foot forward while playing against each other, irrespective of the venue. The duo met a couple of times in 2021, with Nadal winning their match-up in Rome Finals while Djokovic winning the most important French Open semi-final contest and later went on to win the title. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 11, 2021 Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal after winning their semi final match REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Nadal exacted revenge in the 2022 version, as he ousted his archrival in the quarterfinals of the French Open. It paved the way for the &#8216;King of Clay&#8217; to clinch his record 14th Roland Garros title. Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer: Head-to-Head After 2021 The most loved match-up for any tennis fans is the Federer-Nadal contest. While their encounters have been one-sided more often than not, the energy they bring to a tennis court is what pulled many fans to follow the sport. However, the two haven&#8217;t played each other too many times since 2017. Their last encounter came in the semi-finals at 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where Federer overpowered Nadal in a four-set contest. Federer ended his career in the most endearing way possible as he chose to team up with his long-time rival and close friend, Rafael Nadal. The duo faced the Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at the Laver Cup. Although they lost the match, it became a moment entrenched in the hearts of tennis fans all around the world. Rafael Nadal stats Rafa has been a shining star ever since he turned professional. He played his first ATP match on April 29, 2002. At the age of 15 years and 330 days, Nadal became one of the youngest players to win their debut ATP match. He faced Ram?n Delgado and triumphed in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4. Ever since then, he has become one of the best in the sport. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal bites the trophy to celebrate after winning the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Benoit Tessier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY He would go on to not only face his major rival Roger Federer in their first match up, but also win against the Swiss Maestro. They met in the 2004 Miami Masters and set the tone for their rivalry, as he ended up with the upper hand in their head-to-head. Nadal has won 24 out of their 40 matches. He met his other major rival, Novak Djokovic, in 2006 at Roland Garros and won their first match as well. He has won 29 of their 59 matches. Read more -??It?s Humiliating to Get Injuries??? ? Former Serena Williams? Coach Joins Andy Roddick to Stand Firmly Behind 36-Year-Old Rafael Nadal Following a?Messy?Headline At the French Open 2022, Nadal clinched the 22nd Grand Slam singles title of his career. In November 2020, Nadal became the only player to stay in the top 10 of the ATP rankings for 790 consecutive weeks. He broke Jimmy Connors&#8217; record in the process. Rafael Nadal also won a record 14th French Open title in Paris in 2022. Nadal has claimed 36 Masters 1000 titles, with Novak Djokovic leading that record with 38 titles. The Spaniard has made an appearance in 30 Grand Slam finals, second only to Federer and Djokovic&#8217;s record of 31 finals. The 2008 Wimbledon final between?Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer?is widely regarded as one of the most iconic tennis matches in the history of the sport. Rafael Nadal injuries and retirement Although Rafa is a force to be reckoned with, his career has been riddled with injuries ever since he first turned pro. His first injury in 2003 made him miss his first Roland Garros, his only recorded French Open absence. Some of his most serious injuries came in 2012 and 2021, which forced him to miss several Masters and even Grand Slam events. Moreover, when Nadal lost for the first time in the French Open in 2009, ending a four-year streak, a knee injury played a crucial role in it. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal during the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes In 2012, he suffered a tear in a tendon in his left knee, which forced him off the tour for seven months and also became a reason for him to miss the US Open and the Australian Open of the following year. In 2021, Nadal started the season with severe back pain and then experienced more injuries in the following months. He missed Wimbledon and the US Open and even many Master&#8217;s 1000 tournaments. However, he still managed to win the Italian Open. This year, Nadal, unfortunately, crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. The bad news increased when Rafa was unable to return to the Tour. He missed the entire clay season, and is set to miss the rest of the 2023 season. Since he has undergone injuries almost every year in his active years, Nadal&#8217;s advancing age has turned made it difficult for him to recover from his latest injury. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard shocked the tennis realm by announcing that the 2024 season will probably be his last on the ATP Tour.? Rafael Nadal Foundation and charity? Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was?launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built with the intention of providing high-class facilities to aspiring tennis players who want to make it on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend and former rival Roger Federer, and other tennis stars. Nadal&#8217;s academy even pays an ode to the Fedal rivalry. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Projects undertaken by the foundation include the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Spain. The Spaniard has even gone global with the Anantapur Education Center in India. He has also launched various scholarships to aid socially disadvantaged youth. How to contact Rafael Nadal? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website  Name Rafael Nadal  Born 3 June 1986?  Place of Birth Manacor, Mallorca, Spain  Nationality Spanish  Education Spain  Parents Ana Mar?a Parera Femen?as; Sebasti?n Nadal Homar  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)  Weight 85 kg?  Wife Maria Francisca Perello?  Kids Rafael Nadal Jr.  Social Media Instagram; Twitter; Facebook; Website  &nbsp;

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