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<h2><strong>History?</strong></h2>
The Canadian Open or Rogers Cup is the third oldest tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour. Of the major tournaments, only Wimbledon Championships and the US Open have been longer. The men's event started in 1881 at the Toronto Lawn tennis Club and the women's tournament started in 1892. The tournament was first played in clay until 1979 when it shifted permanently to hard courts. The event became a part of the US Open Series, in the build-up to the US Open Grand Slam in 2004. The event is played alternately in Montreal and Toronto from year to year. Since 1980 in odd-numbered years the men's tournament is held in Montreal. On the other hand, the women's event is held in Toronto, and vice versa in even-numbered years.

The Rogers Cup 2019 was the 130th edition of the tournament. The 2020 edition was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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<h2><strong>Records</strong></h2>
The most successful player in the Open era of the Montreal Open is Ivan Lendl. The Czech-American won six titles in Canada. He also reached nine finals at the Montreal Open. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are not far behind winning five and four titles each.

On the women's side of the game, Monica Seles and Chris Evert are the most successful players with both the players tied on four Canadian Open titles each.

The youngest singles champion was Frank Parker at the age of 16 years, 5 months, and 25 days. While the oldest champion, James F. Foulkes bagged the title at the age of 38 years, 3 months, and 23 days.
<h2>Current champions (2019)</h2>
Men's singles - Rafael Nadal

Women's singles - Bianca Andreescu

Men's doubles - Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos

Women's doubles - Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova
<h2>Rogers Cup 2020</h2>
The 2020 WTA and ATP events were scheduled from 8-16 August 2020.

The WTA event was the first to be canceled as the announcement came in April itself.?The ATP event was still scheduled to go on, but that event was canceled as well in June.
<h2>Rogers Cup 2021</h2>
The ATP event will be held in Toronto in 2021, while the WTA event will be held in Montreal. This is because of the rotation policy.

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History? The Canadian Open or Rogers Cup is the third oldest tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour. Of the major tournaments, only Wimbledon Championships and the US Open have been longer. The men&#8217;s event started in 1881 at the Toronto Lawn tennis Club and the women&#8217;s tournament started in 1892. The tournament was first played in clay until 1979 when it shifted permanently to hard courts. The event became a part of the US Open Series, in the build-up to the US Open Grand Slam in 2004. The event is played alternately in Montreal and Toronto from year to year. Since 1980 in odd-numbered years the men&#8217;s tournament is held in Montreal. On the other hand, the women&#8217;s event is held in Toronto, and vice versa in even-numbered years. The Rogers Cup 2019 was the 130th edition of the tournament. The 2020 edition was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Records The most successful player in the Open era of the Montreal Open is Ivan Lendl. The Czech-American won six titles in Canada. He also reached nine finals at the Montreal Open. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are not far behind winning five and four titles each. On the women&#8217;s side of the game, Monica Seles and Chris Evert are the most successful players with both the players tied on four Canadian Open titles each. The youngest singles champion was Frank Parker at the age of 16 years, 5 months, and 25 days. While the oldest champion, James F. Foulkes bagged the title at the age of 38 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Current champions (2019) Men&#8217;s singles &#8211; Rafael Nadal Women&#8217;s singles &#8211; Bianca Andreescu Men&#8217;s doubles &#8211; Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos Women&#8217;s doubles &#8211; Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova Rogers Cup 2020 The 2020 WTA and ATP events were scheduled from 8-16 August 2020. The WTA event was the first to be canceled as the announcement came in April itself.?The ATP event was still scheduled to go on, but that event was canceled as well in June. Rogers Cup 2021 The ATP event will be held in Toronto in 2021, while the WTA event will be held in Montreal. This is because of the rotation policy.   Current Prize Money US$6,338,885 (men&#8217;s), $2,830,00 (women&#8217;s)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 56  Number of Entries (Qualifying) 24  Number of Seeds? ? ? ? 16  Court Type Hard

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<h3><strong>Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who's antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year.

With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time.

He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016.

[caption id="attachment_467542" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467542" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1170607494.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men's Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-court?</strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments.

His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament.

Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay.

At the Grand Slams, Monfils' best runs came at the 2008 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> and 2016 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/">US Open</a>, when he reached the semi-finals.

[caption id="attachment_467541" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-467541" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1171008908.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men's Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Gael Monfils' form leading up to the 2021 season</h3>
Monfils' 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> there before losing in three tough sets.

However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments.

Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings.
<h3>Personal life</h3>
Monfils is married to WTA star <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elina Monfils</a>. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021.

[caption id="attachment_474350" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-474350" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1187163448.jpg" alt="Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina at ATP Finals 2019" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)[/caption]

<strong>READ MORE - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-elina-svitolinas-boyfriend-gael-monfils-when-did-they-start-dating/">Who is Elina Svitolina?s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating?</a></strong>
<h3>Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021</h3>
So far, Monfils has <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/players/gael-monfils/mc65/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/gael-monfils-net-worth/#:~:text=Ga%C3%ABl%20Monfils%20Net%20Worth%3A%20Ga%C3%ABl,tennis%20at%20a%20young%20age." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated</a> net worth of $10 million.
<h3><b>Gael Monfils' Endorsements 2021</b></h3>
Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by <strong>Asics </strong>for his clothes and shoes.

In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, <strong>Wilson</strong> in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by <strong>Rokit</strong>, <strong>eToro</strong>, <strong>Maui Jim.</strong>

He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit.
<h3><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments.

During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/news/best-of-2020-charity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">donated</a> to a hospital staff.
<h3>How to contact Gael Monfils?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Gael_Monfils" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgaelmonfils/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
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<td width="144"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="144">34</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="144">6 ft 4 in</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Coach</strong></td>
<td width="144">Liam Smith</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Net Worth</strong></td>
<td width="144">$10 million</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="144">Tr?lex, Switzerland</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="144">French</td>
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<td width="144">Asics, Wilson, Rokit</td>
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Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements French player Gael Monfils is known to be a highly athletic player, who&#8217;s antics often entertain crowds. He turned pro back in 2004 and grabbed his first ATP title in the same year. With that title under his belt, he vaulted up 200 places and found himself in the top 50. However, his career has often been blighted with injuries, putting him out of action for extended periods of time. He did reach a career-high of 6 in the ATP rankings in 2016. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men&#8217;s Singles first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) On-court?Achievements With regard to on-court achievements, Gael Monfils has 10 ATP titles in the bag. Out of his 10 ATP title wins, three have come from ATP Tour 500 tournaments. The remaining seven have been claimed at ATP 250 tournaments. His maiden ATP title was at the Sopot Open in Poland, a clay-court event. Since then, he has won at the Open de Moselle, Open Sud de France twice, Stockholm Open, Washington Open, Qatar Open, the Rotterdam Open, and most recently at the Sud de France tournament and ABN AMRO tennis tournament. Nine of these wins have been on the hardcourts, with one on clay. At the Grand Slams, Monfils&#8217; best runs came at the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open, when he reached the semi-finals. NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France reacts during his Men&#8217;s Singles second round match against Marius Copil of Romania on day four of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on in Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Gael Monfils&#8217; form leading up to the 2021 season Monfils&#8217; 2020 season started in great style, winning two tournaments in Montpellier and Rotterdam. He also reached the Abu Dhabi semi-finals, almost defeating Novak Djokovic there before losing in three tough sets. However, after the resumption of the tour, post the coronavirus-forced lockdown, Monfils suffered from injury issues and a loss in form and lost early in most tournaments. Currently, he is ranked no. 11 in the ATP rankings. Personal life Monfils is married to WTA star Elina Monfils. They first revealed they were dating in early 2019 and tied the knot in July, 2021. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) READ MORE &#8211; Who is Elina Svitolina?s Boyfriend, Gael Monfils &amp; When did they Start Dating? Gael Monfils: Net worth 2021 So far, Monfils has earned $19,228,041 in prize money on the WTA Tour. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Gael Monfils&#8217; Endorsements 2021 Gael Monfils has gone through several sponsors over the course of his career. He was initially sponsored by Nike but switched to K-Swiss in 2010. Three years later, he was sponsored by Asics for his clothes and shoes. In terms of racquet sponsors, Monfils has been backed by many brands. His first endorser was Head, later followed by Prince in 2009, Wilson in 2012, and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String, as of 2019. Furthermore, Monfils was also sponsored by Rokit, eToro, Maui Jim. He now has endorsement deals with Asics, Wilson, and Rokit. Foundations and Charity Work Back in January, Svitolina and Monfils pledged to donate $100 for every ace they serve in the next two tournaments. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Monfils also participated in an online FIFA tournament organized by Nicolas Mahut, the proceeds of which were donated to a hospital staff. How to contact Gael Monfils? Twitter, Instagram  Age 34  Height 6 ft 4 in  Coach Liam Smith  Net Worth $10 million  Marital status Married  Spouse Elina Monfils  Residence Tr?lex, Switzerland  Nationality French  Endorsements Asics, Wilson, Rokit

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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. 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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;