Name: Rafael Nadal-Parera
Nickname: "Rafa", "Rafi"
Country: Spain
Born: June 3, 1986
Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca
Residence: Manacor, Mallorca
Parents: Sebastián and Ana María
Siblings: A sister, Maria Isabel (age 13)
Height: 6'0" (182 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Plays: Left-handed, but is right-handed; two-handed backhand
Turned Pro: 2001
Clothing: Nike
Racquet: Babolat Aeropro Drive
Mentor/Fave Player: Carlos Moya
Coach: Toni Nadal (uncle)
Management: Carlos Costa, IMG
Began Playing Tennis: Age 4
First Championship: Baleares (age 8)
Personal Interests: Football (soccer), Play Station, fishing and cinema
Ambition: To be a Top 10 player
