Rafael Nadal is a relatively young player in the field, having been born in Mallorca, Spain in 1986. He decided when he was 12 to pursue a career in professional tennis, and when he was just 14 played a match against Pat Cash, which he won much to the latter's suprise.

Since this early start, Nadal has continued to prove his talent via number of high-profile wins. Including an amazing 9 ATP Masters Series single titles.

Having unfortunately lost out to the title of #1 worldwide to Roger Federer in the Hamburg Open finals, since 2007 he has held the title of #2.

See below for a full account of Nadal's wins and personal facts.

Nadal's total wins

• 3 times winner of the French Open (2005, 2006, 2007)

• 9 ATP Master Series singles, through 2005 to 2007 (in Montecarlo, Rome, Montreal, Madrid and Indian Wells)

• Won the ATP Tour a total of 11 times

• Due to these wins, Nadal has made a total of over $12 million

Facts and Nadal's life

• His uncle is Miquel Angel, former footballer for the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona

• Originally Nadel aspired to being a footballer, although he changed his mind when he was 12

• He plays with his left hand despite being naturally right-handed

• Defeated Andre Agassi in the latter's final Wimbledon match

• He is more comfortable playing on clay

• Played on Spain's victorious Davis Cup team (2004)

• Friends and family call him “Rada”

• He has a younger sister