Rafael Nadal

(ESP) "Boy Wonder"

THE LOWDOWN:
Holy Big Forehand, "Boy Wonder" is fast establishing himself as a big-time star. The 19-year-old Spaniard is most at home on clay, but doesn't mind hitting the hard stuff, reaching the final of Key Biscayne in March. Perhaps the US Open Series will unmask a sensation.

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: 46
Current INDESIT ATP Race Position: 2
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 5 (5/9/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 39 (5/23/2005)

CAREER REVIEW:
Singles Record: 86-35
Singles Titles: 6
Double Titles: 3
Prize Money: $2,281,032

2005 HIGHLIGHTS:
Singles Winner: Costa Do Saulipe, ATM Masters Series Monte Carlo, Barcelona, ATP Masters Series Rome, Acapulco Finalist: ATP Masters Series Miami Quarterfinalist: Valencia, Buenos Aires, Doha Doubles Winner: Doha (w/ Costa) Finalist: Barcelona (w/ Lopez)