Rafael Nadal’s racquet sells for $118K, Is it true?

Rafael Nadal’s Racquet which he used to win 2007 French Open final triumph over Roger Federer sold at auction at an impressive sum of over $118,000 on Monday.

Rafael Nadal beat Federer with 6-3, 4-6,6-3,6-4 in 2007 French Open final in Paris to capture his Gran Slam title before the Spainard moved on to secure a further 19-14 of them at Roland Garros, becoming one of the sport’s greatest player.

Nadal used this racquet in semi-final also against Novak Djokovic and also i many matches in this tournament, so in this way this racquet played a vital role in Nadal’s journey to Grand slam.

This ‘luckiest’ racquet sold for $118,000 at Prestige Memorabilia’s online auction, The Tennis Auction, the racquet was previously part of collection at the Australian Tennis Museum.

Rafael Nadal’s racquet

Like most top players, while Nadal’s racquet might sport the same design as the latest Pure Aero, he’s actually using a pro stock racquet, the Babolat AeroPro Drive Original.

Rafael Nadal’s Racquet auction overview

This auction was the third most valuable event in the history of tennis, the second valuable auction was also linked with Nadal. His 2022 Australian Open racquet, fetched at $139,700 and then Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the sexes’ racquet which sold for $125,000.

Rafael Nadal’s News of return: Rafael Nadal’s racquet

Rafael Nadal, unfortunately, missed the recent Australian Open due to a muscle tear sustained during his comeback at the Brisbane International earlier in January. Despite this set-back, 37-year-old tennis icon is again gearing up for his return to the court in February, with plans to participate in the ATP 250 tournament in Doha.

Rafael Nadal’s net worth: Rafael Nadal’s racquet

As of 2022, Rafael Nadal’s estimated net worth stands at $220 million, he has made nearly 100 million off the court and his properties which includes his beautiful car collection and his properties in different parts of Spain like his academy, the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Rafael Nadal’s racquet auctioned for $118K.

Rafael Nadal

Name	Rafael Nadal
Source of Income	Tennis
Estimated wealth	$200 million (estimated)
Age	37 years
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Maria Francisca Perallo (m 2019)
Endorsements	Kia, Nike, Quely, Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, Insure and Go, etc.
Citizenship	Spanish
Prize Money	$125,050,235
Residence	Manacor, Mallorca, Spain

Rafael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player with a net worth of $200 million, which includes his sumptuous car collection and luxurious home in Mallorca, Spain. He is one of the greatest players of all-time in the history of tennis, having won 22 Grand Slam and 36 ATP Masters titles.

Rafael Nadal’s prize money

Nadal won a total of 89 titles and accumulated a total of $125,050,235 from the ATP tour since 2001, the year in which the Spaniard turned pro. He is third in the list of players who have won the most prize money on tour, behind Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Rafael Nadal Marriage

Yes, Rafael Nadal is married to his long-time girlfriend, Maria Francisca “Xisca” Perello. Xisca is an insurance worker and is also the current director of the Rafael Nadal Foundation and the two were in a relationship since 2005.

Rafael Nadal’s baby news

The 36-year-old welcomed his first child, a boy who is also called Rafael, in October 2021 with his wife Maria Francisca Perello.

Rafael Nadal’s House and Cars

Rafael Nadal owns multiple ‘paradise’ homes including one in Mallorca, Spain which is worth around $1.5 million and a luxury villa in the Dominican Republic, purchased at $2 million Nadal’s residential property is located in an upscale site in Porto Cristo.

There is a lot to love about the place. it’s just look like a paradise on earth.

For one, the area has one of the most stunning views of the Mediterranean Rafael Nadal happens to be a car enthusiast and owns quite a number of dashing automobiles. His Fabolous car collection includes a Kia Stinger, an Aston Martin DBS, and a Mercedes-Benz SL55.

Rafael Nadal height and weight

Rafael Nadal is 6’1’’ i.e. 1.85 meters tall and weighs around 85 kilograms.

Rafael Nadal’s Charity

‘Rafa Nadal Foundation’ is his charity foundation which he started in 2008 in Spain after winning his 4th French Open title. The foundation aims at helping the socially disadvantaged youngsters who run the risk of exclusion by society.

Rafael Nadal’s Investments

Nadal invested in Tennis Academy, opening his own Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016in his hometown of Manacor, in Majorca, Spain. There is also a fitness center with lots of classes offered for kids.

Nadal teamed up with singer Enrique Iglesias and later soccer star Christian Ronaldo to invest in the Spanish restaurant chain TATEL. The first restaurant opened in Madrid, followed by others in Ibiza and Miami.

How many times has Rafael Nadal won French Open?

Rafael Nadal has won the French Open title 13 times in his professional career, the most by any tennis player in the history of the sport. Interestingly, in the 17 French Opens that he has featured, Nadal has suffered a defeat on just three occasions.

Which country does Rafael Nadal represent?

Rafael Nadal represents Spain in professional tennis and has won the Davis Cup five times for his nation. The 37-year-old has also won the Gold medal for his nation at the Beijing Olympics 2008.

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