Many things contribute to us seeing Rafael Nadal as a historic tennis player. Everyone who appreciates sports, be it tennis or any other sport, admire Nadal's career and history. Be it for your achievements, your ability to overcome yourself or your above-average mentality. There's no way, if you've heard of tennis, you know Nadal.

Like all high-performance sports, tennis demands a lot from its champions and it is not that easy to stay at the top for many years. Fortunately, you are living in an era where several legends are playing together. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are the tennis players who have played the highest level of professional tennis in recent decades.

Rafael Nadal is a Spanish tennis player, considered one of the best of all time. He won 14 Roland Garros tournaments and became the record holder of Grand Slams with a total of 22 titles. A historic milestone for a historic player in Rafael Nadal. However, many do not know how its story began.

He was born on June 3, 1986, on the island of Mallorca, Spain and started playing tennis at just three years old. Toni Nadal, his uncle and coach, helped him develop his skills and passion for the sport over time from a young age. So, in the year 2021, Rafael Nadal became a professional tennis player.

Born into a simple family, Rafa is the son of Sebastián Nadal and Ana Maria Parera and grew up in the city of Manacor, in Mallorca. He wasn't going to be the only famous sportsman in the family. Before him, his uncle Miguel Ángel Nadal was a defender for Barcelona and the Spanish national team in the 90s. However, Rafael Nadal showed himself to be different from a young age, with a very strong mentality in his game. Mental and physical strength are the reasons why he is called “El Toro Miúra”.

If you think about what turns a tennis player into a historic tennis player, you'll soon talk about titles. And this is true, however, we recognize Rafa Nadal for his great titles and records and also for different characteristics in his game. Let's talk about some that made Rafael Nadal a historic tennis player below.

It's difficult to talk about anyone's flaws, especially in relation to the sporting skills of an athlete who has won everything he's played for. However, we can point out some issues as “weaknesses” in Rafael Nadal’s career and they are: 

Many high-performance athletes are remembered for their performance, performances and titles. But what they can do, and do, with their images and financial capital may be what will resonate in the future. And Nadal understands this possibility/responsibility well with the impact his name has on the world and how he can make a difference.

With this in mind, off the court, he dedicated part of his career to dedicating himself to charity and helping various social causes such as the fight against poverty. In this regard, he has worked with several non-profit organizations to help combat poverty and improve the living conditions of people in need. 

Added to this, he has been involved in campaigns to help improve the health and well-being of children around the world. As well as improving access to education and learning opportunities. Rafael Nadal has also helped with environmental causes, including combating climate change and preserving natural habitats.

For all this, I consider Rafael Nadal to be a tennis legend and recognized as one of the best players of all time. With his combination of skill, dedication and passion for the sport, he has won important titles and made tennis history over the years. Furthermore, his contribution to important social causes and his commitment to charity only add value to his memory as an incredible and influential person.