World No.2 Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/], who is currently bidding for his fourth title at the US Open 2019 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/] once again proves to have a generous heart as he rescued a kid at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The USTA Next Generation sets up special signing opportunities for children only. They have got a kid zone, where only kids are allowed in. However, when Rafael Nadal came there to sign the autographs, it got a little too obstreperous for a little kid standing in the front row. The kid got crushed by the eager mob which caught Nadal’s attention. Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/images-2-38.jpeg] Subsequently, the youngster was saved by Rafael Nadal as he pulled him out of the crowd. The 18-time Grand Slam champion then spoke to the crying kid and console him. Nadal even signed the kid’s cap before signing a few more in the audience. Rafael Nadal also revealed in an interview that he did not do anything special. He said, “I think, as always when somebody who is famous does stuff like this, seems like it’s amazing, but for me personally is just a very normal thing.” He further explained that what the child was going through in the crowd. “When you see a kid that he’s suffering in the middle of a multitude of people, he was not able to breathe well. So he lost a little bit the breath. I just tried to help him, to relax and to come back to the normal situation.” Nadal further continued, “He was crying and it’s not about crying. He felt, you know, bad at that moment. That’s all. I was happy that I saw him with that situation and I was able to pull him out from the middle of all the people.” The Spaniard will play Hyeon Chung [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chung_Hyeon] in the third round of the US Open 2019 on Saturday. Earlier, the 33-tear-old was benefitted from a walkover on Thursday night from an injured Thanasi Kokkinakis. 

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The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the United States Open Tennis Championships, takes place in New York City, USA. The tournament is the modern version of the US National Championship, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis.

Generally, the US Open starts on the last Monday of August and lasts a fortnight. The middle weekend coincides with the US Labor Day holiday, resulting in the immense popularity of the tournament across ages.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) owns and started organizing the tournament in 1978. All proceeds from the US Open, be it from ticket sales, screening rights, or sponsorships, are used to further tennis in the country.

The largest and one of the most famous tennis stadiums in the world, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, lies inside the Flushing Meadows complex with a seating capacity of 23,771 spectators. Across the venue, the tournament uses DecoTurf cushion acrylic hard courts.

At the US Open, when the score of the final set reaches 6-6 (fifth set in ATP and third set in WTA), the seven-point tiebreaker comes into play.
<h2>US Open Prize Money</h2>
The total prize money for US Open 2020 was $53.4 million, down 6.7% from the previous year. It is still the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history. The men's and women's singles champions' prize money was reduced to $3 million, and the runners-up collected cheques of $1.5 million each.

The champions of the US Open tennis tournament are given 2000 ranking points and the ATP finalists collect 1200 ranking points, whereas their WTA counterparts are awarded 1300 points.

[caption id="attachment_1200350" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1200350" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-09-08T070214Z_1577496142_MT1USATODAY19003568_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-US-OPEN.jpg" alt="Carlos Alcaraz" width="1920" height="1326" /> Sept 7, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy on day ten of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The prize money of the tournament increased to $57.5 million, a 7.60% increase, in 2021 despite hits from the Covid-19 pandemic. The winners, however, received a lowered amount of $2.5 million, and the runner-ups won $1.25 million.?

In 2022, the overall prize money increased once again, touching a whopping $60 million. The prize for the winners and finalists was still smaller than the 2020 prize money. The winners earned $2.6 million, and the runner-ups attained $1.3 million.

Read More: <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-wta-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tickets-at-us-open/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All You Need to Know About the Tickets at 2023 US Open</a>

Now, in 2023, the prize money has broken records again at a pool of $65 million. In good news for the winners and the runner-ups, the winning amount is back at $3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.?
<h2>US Open Winners List (ATP) Over The Past 15 Years</h2>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a></td>
<td>2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008</td>
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<tr>
<td>Juan Martin del Potro</td>
<td>2009</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a></td>
<td>2010, 2013, 2017, 2019</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a></td>
<td>2011, 2015, 2018</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/andy-murray/">Andy Murray</a></td>
<td>2012</td>
</tr>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marin-cilic/">Marin Cilic</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stan-wawrinka/">Stan Wawrinka?</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
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<td>Dominic Thiem</td>
<td>2020</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-medvedev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniil Medvedev</a>?</td>
<td>2021</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlos Alcaraz</a></td>
<td>2022</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>US Open Winners List (WTA) Over The Past 15 Years</h2>
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<td>Svetlana Kuznetsova</td>
<td>2004, 2006, 2007, 2008</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kim-clijsters/">Kim Clijsters</a></td>
<td>2005, 2009, 2010</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/maria-sharapova/">Maria Sharapova</a></td>
<td>2006</td>
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<td>Justine Henin</td>
<td>2003, 2007</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a></td>
<td>1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014</td>
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<td>Samantha Stosur</td>
<td>2011</td>
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<td>Flavia Pennetta</td>
<td>2015</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petra-kvitova/">Angelique Kerber</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sloane-stephens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sloane Stephens</a></td>
<td>2017</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/">Naomi Osaka</a></td>
<td>2018, 2020</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bianca-andreescu/">Bianca Andreescu</a></td>
<td>2019</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/emma-raducanu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emma Raducanu</a></td>
<td>2021</td>
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<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/iga-swiatek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iga Swiatek</a></td>
<td>2022</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Where is the US Open Held?</h2>
The tournament is held at Flushing Meadows. The Big Apple's major tournament primarily takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows?Corona Park in Queens, New York, USA.

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The stadium was initially named the USTA National Tennis Center. But in 2006, it was renamed to honor the 12-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most influential athletes of all time, Billie Jean King.
<h3>How to watch the US Open 2023?</h3>
As usual, viewers in the Americas can watch the <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2023-08-21/how_to_watch_and_follow_the_2023_us_open_on_television_online_and_with_live_streaming.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 US Open on ESPN and ESPN 2.</a> The US Open welcomes new foreign rights holders in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, with fans being able to watch on Sky Sports.

Fans in Italy can watch it on SuperTennis, while Spaniards can watch it on Telefonica or Movistar Plus+. Sportdeutschland.TV will broadcast the US Open in Germany, while Migu will show it in China. Viewers in India may also watch the Open live on Sony Sports Network and the Sony Liv app, as well as the Jio TV app.

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The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the United States Open Tennis Championships, takes place in New York City, USA. The tournament is the modern version of the US National Championship, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis. Generally, the US Open starts on the last Monday of August and lasts a fortnight. The middle weekend coincides with the US Labor Day holiday, resulting in the immense popularity of the tournament across ages. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) owns and started organizing the tournament in 1978. All proceeds from the US Open, be it from ticket sales, screening rights, or sponsorships, are used to further tennis in the country. The largest and one of the most famous tennis stadiums in the world, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, lies inside the Flushing Meadows complex with a seating capacity of 23,771 spectators. Across the venue, the tournament uses DecoTurf cushion acrylic hard courts. At the US Open, when the score of the final set reaches 6-6 (fifth set in ATP and third set in WTA), the seven-point tiebreaker comes into play. US Open Prize Money The total prize money for US Open 2020 was $53.4 million, down 6.7% from the previous year. It is still the richest Grand Slam tennis tournament in history. The men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s singles champions&#8217; prize money was reduced to $3 million, and the runners-up collected cheques of $1.5 million each. The champions of the US Open tennis tournament are given 2000 ranking points and the ATP finalists collect 1200 ranking points, whereas their WTA counterparts are awarded 1300 points. Sept 7, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after beating Jannik Sinner of Italy on day ten of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The prize money of the tournament increased to $57.5 million, a 7.60% increase, in 2021 despite hits from the Covid-19 pandemic. The winners, however, received a lowered amount of $2.5 million, and the runner-ups won $1.25 million.? In 2022, the overall prize money increased once again, touching a whopping $60 million. The prize for the winners and finalists was still smaller than the 2020 prize money. The winners earned $2.6 million, and the runner-ups attained $1.3 million. Read More: All You Need to Know About the Tickets at 2023 US Open Now, in 2023, the prize money has broken records again at a pool of $65 million. In good news for the winners and the runner-ups, the winning amount is back at $3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.? US Open Winners List (ATP) Over The Past 15 Years  Roger Federer 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008  Juan Martin del Potro 2009  Rafael Nadal 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019  Novak Djokovic 2011, 2015, 2018  Andy Murray 2012  Marin Cilic 2014  Stan Wawrinka? 2016  Dominic Thiem 2020  Daniil Medvedev? 2021  Carlos Alcaraz 2022  US Open Winners List (WTA) Over The Past 15 Years  Svetlana Kuznetsova 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008  Kim Clijsters 2005, 2009, 2010  Maria Sharapova 2006  Justine Henin 2003, 2007  Serena Williams 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014  Samantha Stosur 2011  Flavia Pennetta 2015  Angelique Kerber 2016  Sloane Stephens 2017  Naomi Osaka 2018, 2020  Bianca Andreescu 2019  Emma Raducanu 2021  Iga Swiatek 2022  Where is the US Open Held? The tournament is held at Flushing Meadows. The Big Apple&#8217;s major tournament primarily takes place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows?Corona Park in Queens, New York, USA. Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Anett Kontaveit (not seen) of Estonia during women&#8217;s singles match within 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia on January 27, 2020. Kontaveit won the match with 2-1. (Photo by Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The stadium was initially named the USTA National Tennis Center. But in 2006, it was renamed to honor the 12-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most influential athletes of all time, Billie Jean King. How to watch the US Open 2023? As usual, viewers in the Americas can watch the 2023 US Open on ESPN and ESPN 2. The US Open welcomes new foreign rights holders in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, with fans being able to watch on Sky Sports. Fans in Italy can watch it on SuperTennis, while Spaniards can watch it on Telefonica or Movistar Plus+. Sportdeutschland.TV will broadcast the US Open in Germany, while Migu will show it in China. Viewers in India may also watch the Open live on Sony Sports Network and the Sony Liv app, as well as the Jio TV app. Watch This Story -?Pokemon Fever Grips Tennis World As Serena Williams? Husband Alexis Ohanian Springs Up Fresh Surprise Days After Nick Kyrgios? Bold Move

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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;