Chapter 1
The magic of the red clay court
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Chapter 2
The making of a Mallorcan warrior
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Chapter 3
The King of Roland Garros
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Chapter 4
The physics of the heavy topspin
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Rafael Nadal on clay
Ch 2 · The making of a Mallorcan warrior
torito Rafael Nadal King of Clay
On the red clay of Roland Garros, Fourteen times, Rafael Nadal, he owned it.
Fun Fact
Nadal's first racket: Rafael Nadal won his first official regional tennis tournament in Mallorca when he was only eight years old.
Glossary
mallorca (noun)
The largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, located in the Mediterranean Sea and belonging to Spain. Here, young Rafael Nadal began his rigorous childhood tennis training under his uncle Toni.
The largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, located in the Mediterranean Sea and belonging to Spain. Here, young Rafael Nadal began his rigorous childhood tennis training under his uncle Toni.
Quiz
In what year did Toni Nadal officially step down as Rafael Nadal's primary head coach?
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Which hand does Rafael Nadal naturally use for daily activities like writing and eating?
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At what age did Rafael Nadal win his first regional tennis championship in Mallorca?
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Which of Rafael Nadal's relatives served as his head coach from childhood until 2017?
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What famous court ritual does Rafael Nadal perform with his drinks during a match changeover?