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Rafael Nadal has had a glorious start to the new season. The 35-year-old began his 2022 campaign at the Melbourne Summer Set, which is a warm-up tournament for the Australian Open. The Spaniard dominated the tournament and lifted the title without dropping a set.

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Further, Nadal continued his winning momentum at the Australian Open 2022. He became the first man to lift 21 Grand Slam singles titles with his victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the summit clash. Additionally, he overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race for most Grand Slam men’s singles titles. People across the globe were left in awe of the amazing fightback Nadal had delivered. Now, Rafael Nadal has some exciting news for the fans following his Grand Slam victory Down Under.

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Rafael Nadal joins Tom Brady’s NFT platform

The Spaniard announced on social media that he will be joining Tom Brady’s non-fungible token platform, Autograph.

Nadal took to Twitter and said, “Thanks to the fans and to those that have supported me. Now I want to bring you all closer to my game and my world, in a way I’ve never done before. There’s more things to make with Autograph.”

Autograph is a platform to create unique digital collections and experiences. Further, it brings on-board some of the most iconic brands and legendary names in sports, entertainment, and culture to deliver unique digital experiences to the fans.

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People can gain access to exclusive content and experiences through this platform. Moreover, it allows fans to buy limited-edition digital collectibles produced by sports, entertainment, and culture icons. Some of the celebrities, apart from Nadal, on this platform include Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Naomi Osaka, etc. Further, with this partnership, fans will be able to witness some of the iconic moments in the Spaniard’s career through digital means.

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On the tennis front, Nadal would be eager to reclaim the top spot in the ATP rankings by continuing his winning streak. He is likely to be in action at Abierto Mexicano in Acapulco, Mexico. Can the Spaniard reclaim the top spot this year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback. Drawing on his background as a recreational player, Vatsal adds a courtside perspective to his reporting, bringing depth and authenticity to Grand Slam coverage for the ES News Center. By combining sharp observation with a clear, engaging writing style, he ensures that key tennis moments are not only reported but truly understood. Fluent in English, French, and German, as well as three Indian languages, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, Vatsal connects with a diverse global readership. With his mix of linguistic reach, analytical insight, and passion for the sport, he is carving a niche as a fresh, incisive voice in tennis journalism.

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