Special things about tennis player Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal calls Mallorca home during the offseason and is one of the few players who still lives in his hometown

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Nadal is naturally right-handed but plays tennis left-handed, which was discovered and developed by his uncle and coach

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Nadal Played football early days for Real Madrid before trying his luck at tennis

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Nadal's is movie lover and his favorite movies are Gladiator and Titanic.

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Nadal is considered the greatest clay court player of all time he won 14 french open titles

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Nadal is naturally right-handed but plays tennis left-handed, which was discovered and developed by his uncle and coach

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He is one of only two players to achieve the Career Golden Slam, winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal..

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At the age of 12, Nadal decided to choose tennis over football

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