As his career enters its final phase, Rafael Nadal can be fully appreciated as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Illustrated with rare photos and some intriguing infographics, this biography follows Rafa from his early days being coached by his uncle Toni in Mallorca to becoming a painfully shy pin-up boy, and from his first grand slam win at Roland Garros to his status as a senior statesman on the ATP Tour. Here too is an analysis of 10 key matches, including his 21st Grand Slam title in January 2022, where he came back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in a grueling five-set match.