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Rafael Nadal - Game Profile

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Rafael NadalJulian Finney / Getty Images


Date of Birth: 6/3/86

Nation: Spain

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 188

Turned Pro: 2001

Best Singles Grand Slams: Won Roland Garros in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008; Wimbledon in 2008; and the Australian Open in 2009.

Plays: Left-handed, with two-handed backhand.

Basic Style: Power and heavy topspin baseliner.

Greatest Strengths: Heavy topspin on groundstrokes, especially forehand, with excellent power, consistency, and placement. Aggressive game backed up by exceptional defensive abilities that utilize great speed, athleticism, and determination. Mentally tough and confident.

Room for Improvement: Second serve can be attackable.

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