How Many Grand Slams Rafal Nadal Has Won in His Career? Check Out Spaniard's Astonishing Records and Stats As 'King of Clay' Announces Retirement from Tennis
On October 10, 2024, Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on social media. Even though he was not playing regularly on tours, his retirement decision shook the world. Check out his stats and records as the Spanish star decided to hand the boots in November.
A Member of the ‘Big Three’ in ATP, the first male Tennis star to win 22 Grand Slam titles, and ‘King of Clay’ with an unthinkable record of 14 French Titles – these are some of the highlights of Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career that every Tennis fan knows. But it’s just the tip of the iceberg for Rafael Nadal’s 24-year-long career filled with many more astonishing records and jaw-dropping stats. After struggling to get to full fitness Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on October 10, 2024, and will be part of the Spain National side in the upcoming Davis Cup 2024 tournament. The tournament will be his last professional match as an ATP player – one of the most decorated ones to be exact. Check out the stats and records Rafael Nadal owns in his amazing career. Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement From Tennis, Says 'It Has Been Some Difficult Years' (Watch Video) .
Number of Grand Slams Rafal Nadal Has Won and Other Stats in His Career
| Stats | Number | Record |
| Grand Slam Titles | 22 | Novak Djokovic (24) |
| French Open Titles | 14 | Rafael Nadal (14) |
| US Open Titles | 4 | Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors (5) |
| Australian Open Titles | 2 | Novak Djokovic (10) |
| Wimbledon Titles | 2 | Roger Federer (8) |
| Grand Slam Finals Played | 30 | Novak Djokovic (38), Roger Federer (31) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 92 | Roger Federer (103), Novak Djokovic (99), |
| ATP Masters 1000 Titles | 32 | Novak Djokovic (40), |
| Davis Cup Wins | 4 | Roy Emerson (8) |
| Consecutive Clay Court Wins | 81 | Rafael Nadal (81) |
While most of his records are on the clay court – the star shined on the hard court and grass court also trailing just Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in some records. The Spanish star recorded 29 wins over Djokovic in 60 meetings while he won 24 out of 40 matches against Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal Retires: Nicholas Kyrgios Reacts As 22-Time Grand Slam Champion Bids Farewell to Tennis, Says 'I Wanna Play You One Last Time'.
A fierce competitor on the court and a great person off the court characterizes Nadal’s personality. Nadal has already started Rafael Nadal Academy - teaching young and emerging tennis stars in Spain. Now with Nadal confirming his retirement, the Tennis World will miss him for sure.
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