Rafael Nadal was all guns out with his humour as he went live on Instagram with his long term rival and buddy Andy Murray. The two stars are scheduled to participate in the Virtual Madrid Open. In this novel initiative, we’ll have a chance to observe the gaming skills of our favourite stars. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray decided to have some fun with the concept. Both discussed their level of preparation and also scheduled a training session for later. However, the most fun part came when Rafa [https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview] namedropped one of his biggest adversaries in Nick Kyrgios. The context in which Nadal mentioned him was equally funny. Know More – “I Had A Difficult Week” – Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/i-had-a-difficult-week-rafael-nadal-atp-tennis-news/] Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/fce1e0da2751-scaled.jpg] WHY DID RAFAEL NADAL TALK ABOUT NICK KYRGIOS? Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray started out by discussing how ready they are for the challenge. Andy: I spoke to Feli Lopez, he messaged me today and said that you’ve been practising for like three or four hours daily on the play station Rafa: Yeah, I’m not doing anything else. Honestly,I just played my first match today. Andy: I played last night and I was playing as you, I chose you to play obviously on clay. So I chose to play as you against Roger. However, Andy realized that he doesn’t have a character yet on the game. So he still has to play as someone. Rafa had an outrageous suggestion for it. As the two decided to join each other for a game later, Rafa decided to suggest Nick Kyrgios as a possible character to Andy Murray. WATCH – When A Lady Reporter Swooned Over Rafael Nadal And Struggled To Complete Interview [https://www.essentiallysports.com/watch-when-a-lady-reporter-swooned-over-rafael-nadal-and-struggled-to-complete-interview-atp-tennis-news/] Tennis [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/http___prod.static9.net_.au___media_2019_03_07_07_45_andymurrayweb.jpg] Rafa: We can play a match later. Andy: I’d be up for that. I don’t have a character so I have to play as someone. Rafa: Yes you can. Maybe Nick or something. It will not be a completely crazy wish to want Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios on Instagram live together. To be honest, we’ve already seen a lot of outrageous stuff happen during quarantine. This will be just be a cherry on the cake for us. 

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<h3><strong>Andy Murray 2022: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Scottish tennis star Andy Murray is widely regarded as the unofficial fourth member of the 'Big Four'. While the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> have amassed relatively more accolades, the Briton is an excellent player in his own right.
<h3>Early and Personal Life</h3>
Born to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-andy-murrays-mother/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Judy Murray</a> (n?e Erskine) and William Murray in Scotland, Andy's parents split up when he was just 10 years old. Later, his mother Judy coached him and his brother <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-andy-murrays-brother/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamie Murray</a>.

After dating for almost 10 years, Murray married his long-time girlfriend <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-andy-murrays-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kim Sears</a>. After their marriage, the couple gave birth to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-andy-murrays-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a son and two daughters</a>.

In 2016, Murray was at the peak of his powers, having won the Wimbledon title, his second Olympic gold medal at the Rio Olympics, and regaining the world number one ranking.

The following year saw him suffer as a result of multiple injuries that halted his progress when he was at his best. He missed many tournaments in 2017, ultimately falling outside the top-10 in the rankings.

Murray played hardly any matches in 2018 and eventually underwent hip surgery and further rehabilitation for the injury. As a result, he fell outside the top-800 in the rankings.

In early 2019, Murray announced he might not return to professional tennis due to numerous injury problems and that the Australian Open could be his final event. However, he underwent a second hip surgery midway through the year which worked wonders for him.

After the surgery and rehab, he made a winning return to the doubles domain of tennis at Queens' Club where he partnered with Feliciano Lopez.

[caption id="attachment_459253" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-459253" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-589528688.jpg" alt="Andy Murray" width="1920" height="1289" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL : Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with his Gold medal after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in the Men's singles final at Olympic Tennis Centre on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)[/caption]

In May 2019, he received the 'Knighthood' at Buckingham Palace.
<h3><strong>Andy Murray: 2021 performance</strong></h3>
Murray was out of the 2021 ATP season for long owing to a groin injury. The former world no.1 made his comeback during the latter end of the season and produced great performances against the likes of next gen stars and improved his ranking.
<h3><strong>Andy Murray?</strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
In terms of performance, while he may not be as decorated as the rest of the Big Four, Murray's stats are still impressive. The British star has claimed three Grand Slam titles and 43 ATP titles. He has also bagged two Olympic Gold Medals (men's singles) and an Olympic Silver (mixed doubles).

Coming back to his Grand Slam wins, he won the 2012 US Open. Murray also clinched two Wimbledon Championships in 2013 and 2016. He also became the World No.1 in November 2016 and won the ATP Finals in 2016.


<h3>Andy Murray Hip-Replacement Surgery</h3>
Murray was experiencing excruciating pain for many years. He revealed that he struggled to even put on his socks and walk the dogs. Consequently, he decided to undergo arthroscopic hip surgery in January 2019. However, it was difficult for him to make a comeback on the professional tour. Consequently, he announced during the Australian Open 2019 that he will retire later that year.

Nevertheless, Murray came back on the ATP Tour from the verge of retirement.

[caption id="attachment_428169" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-428169" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-621633488.jpg" alt="Andy Murray" width="1920" height="1280" /> Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the Mens Singles Final against John Isner of the United States on day seven of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><b>Andy Murray?s Endorsements 2022</b></h3>
It isn't surprising to learn that he has a staggering <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2019/01/10/andy-murray-set-to-retire-from-tennis-with-165-million-in-career-earnings/?sh=47a58a92c3b5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">net worth</a> of $165 million. His on-court earnings aggregate $62 million.

Murray has inked numerous endorsement deals with Standard Life, Head, and Rado. In 2016, he penned a deal with British car manufacturing giant Jaguar. In 2019, he signed with tennis apparel brand Castore and also uses their apparel.

Murray's other <a href="https://www.andymurray.com/profile/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partners</a> include TRR nutrition, Amazon Prime Video, American Express, tennis racquet manufacturer Head, WSB, NHS, WWF-UK, and UNICEF.
<h3><strong>Andy Murray Charity Work and Foundation</strong></h3>
The Scot has pledged his support to charities like Comic Relief, Make-A-Wish Foundation, (RED), Sport Relief, UNICEF, and others. Comic Relief aids homeless and needy people in especially in terms of disaster relief.

Make-A-Wish Foundation helps children with terminal illnesses fulfill any dream of theirs. (RED) helps out by donating money to African people affected by HIV/AIDS.
<h3>How to Contact Andy Murray?</h3>
<a href="https://instagram.com/andymurray?igshid=pn8xklrsx0p3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/andy_murray?s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">34</span></td>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 3 in</span></td>
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<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">84 kg?</span></td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married?</span></td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kim Sears</span></td>
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<td><strong>Address/Residence</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Oxshott, Surrey, England, UK</span></td>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">British</span></td>
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<td><strong>Endorsement</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head, Jaguar, Castore, AMC, TRR Nutrition, American Express, WSB, NHS, Amazon Prime Video.</span></td>
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<td><strong>Networth</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$165 million</span></td>
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<td><strong>Birthdate</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">May 15th, 1987</span></td>
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<td><strong>No. Of titles won</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">46</span></td>
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<td><strong>No. Of Grand Slam titles won</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
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<td><strong>Coach</strong></td>
<td>NA</td>
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<td><strong>Records/Achievements</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">First British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, First British man to win the Wimbledon Championships after 77 years in 2013, the only male player in history to win two Olympic gold medals, US Open 2012 champion,? Wimbledon 2016 champion.</span></td>
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Andy Murray

Andy Murray 2022: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Scottish tennis star Andy Murray is widely regarded as the unofficial fourth member of the &#8216;Big Four&#8217;. While the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have amassed relatively more accolades, the Briton is an excellent player in his own right. Early and Personal Life Born to Judy Murray (n?e Erskine) and William Murray in Scotland, Andy&#8217;s parents split up when he was just 10 years old. Later, his mother Judy coached him and his brother Jamie Murray. After dating for almost 10 years, Murray married his long-time girlfriend Kim Sears. After their marriage, the couple gave birth to a son and two daughters. In 2016, Murray was at the peak of his powers, having won the Wimbledon title, his second Olympic gold medal at the Rio Olympics, and regaining the world number one ranking. The following year saw him suffer as a result of multiple injuries that halted his progress when he was at his best. He missed many tournaments in 2017, ultimately falling outside the top-10 in the rankings. Murray played hardly any matches in 2018 and eventually underwent hip surgery and further rehabilitation for the injury. As a result, he fell outside the top-800 in the rankings. In early 2019, Murray announced he might not return to professional tennis due to numerous injury problems and that the Australian Open could be his final event. However, he underwent a second hip surgery midway through the year which worked wonders for him. After the surgery and rehab, he made a winning return to the doubles domain of tennis at Queens&#8217; Club where he partnered with Feliciano Lopez. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL : Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with his Gold medal after defeating Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in the Men&#8217;s singles final at Olympic Tennis Centre on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) In May 2019, he received the &#8216;Knighthood&#8217; at Buckingham Palace. Andy Murray: 2021 performance Murray was out of the 2021 ATP season for long owing to a groin injury. The former world no.1 made his comeback during the latter end of the season and produced great performances against the likes of next gen stars and improved his ranking. Andy Murray?Achievements In terms of performance, while he may not be as decorated as the rest of the Big Four, Murray&#8217;s stats are still impressive. The British star has claimed three Grand Slam titles and 43 ATP titles. He has also bagged two Olympic Gold Medals (men&#8217;s singles) and an Olympic Silver (mixed doubles). Coming back to his Grand Slam wins, he won the 2012 US Open. Murray also clinched two Wimbledon Championships in 2013 and 2016. He also became the World No.1 in November 2016 and won the ATP Finals in 2016. Andy Murray Hip-Replacement Surgery Murray was experiencing excruciating pain for many years. He revealed that he struggled to even put on his socks and walk the dogs. Consequently, he decided to undergo arthroscopic hip surgery in January 2019. However, it was difficult for him to make a comeback on the professional tour. Consequently, he announced during the Australian Open 2019 that he will retire later that year. Nevertheless, Murray came back on the ATP Tour from the verge of retirement. Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the Mens Singles Final against John Isner of the United States on day seven of the BNP Paribas Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Andy Murray?s Endorsements 2022 It isn&#8217;t surprising to learn that he has a staggering net worth of $165 million. His on-court earnings aggregate $62 million. Murray has inked numerous endorsement deals with Standard Life, Head, and Rado. In 2016, he penned a deal with British car manufacturing giant Jaguar. In 2019, he signed with tennis apparel brand Castore and also uses their apparel. Murray&#8217;s other partners include TRR nutrition, Amazon Prime Video, American Express, tennis racquet manufacturer Head, WSB, NHS, WWF-UK, and UNICEF. Andy Murray Charity Work and Foundation The Scot has pledged his support to charities like Comic Relief, Make-A-Wish Foundation, (RED), Sport Relief, UNICEF, and others. Comic Relief aids homeless and needy people in especially in terms of disaster relief. Make-A-Wish Foundation helps children with terminal illnesses fulfill any dream of theirs. (RED) helps out by donating money to African people affected by HIV/AIDS. How to Contact Andy Murray? Instagram, Twitter  Age 34  Height 6 ft 3 in  Weight 84 kg?  Marital Status Married?  Spouse Kim Sears  Address/Residence Oxshott, Surrey, England, UK  Nationality British  Endorsement Head, Jaguar, Castore, AMC, TRR Nutrition, American Express, WSB, NHS, Amazon Prime Video.  Networth $165 million  Birthdate May 15th, 1987  No. Of titles won 46  No. Of Grand Slam titles won 3  Coach NA  Records/Achievements First British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, First British man to win the Wimbledon Championships after 77 years in 2013, the only male player in history to win two Olympic gold medals, US Open 2012 champion,? Wimbledon 2016 champion.

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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;

Rafael Nadal Advises Andy Murray to Use Nick Kyrgios’ Character Against Him

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