Rafael Nadal

(ESP) "Boy Wonder"

THE LOWDOWN:
Holy Big Forehand, "Boy Wonder" has quickly established himself as a big-time star. The 22-year-old Spaniard is most at home on clay, but made a major breakthrough this year when he was able to take out the Roger Federer in the Wimbledon finals. With the number one ranking on the line, Nadal is poised for a big showing at this year's U.S. open.

STATS:
Birthdate: 6/3/1986
Birthplace: Manacor, Mallorca
Residence: Manacor, Mallorca
Height: 6'1'' (185 cm)
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
Plays: Left-Handed
Turned Pro: 2001
Previous Year's Final INDESIT ATP Race Position: 2
Current INDESIT ATP Race Position: 2
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 2 (7/25/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 26 (5/23/2005)

CAREER REVIEW:
Singles Record: 314–73
Singles Titles: 29
Double Titles: 3
Prize Money: $19,470,198

2008 HIGHLIGHTS:
French Open Winner; Wimbledon Winner; Australian Open Semifinals