Recently, the organizing committee of the French Open announced an important news on the official social media platform, on the first day of this year's French Open main event, that is, on May 25, Roland Garros's court will once again welcome the former clay boy - Nadal's tribute ceremony will be held here.
From his birth in 1986 to his professional tennis in 2001, from his first career singles title at the Sopot Open in 2004 to his last men's singles title at the French Open in 2022, from his debut in the men's singles world No. 1 in August 2008 to his return to the world No. 1 for the last time in November 2019, Nadal has had countless glorious achievements and top glory.
Of course, the most eye-catching of all these is Nadal's absolute dominance on clay, and let's take a brief look back at what the tennis superstar has a stellar record on clay.
#红土大满贯 (French Open)
14 crowns
In the 2005 season, Nadal, who made his first appearance at the French Open, defeated Federer, Pulta and other famous players to win the championship, which was also the first Grand Slam title in his career.
On Roland Garros' court, Nadal's solo record includes, but is not limited to, reaching 14 men's singles finals and winning all of them, reaching the men's singles semifinals 15 times, winning 112 men's singles matches, winning 39 straight matches in the 2010-2015 season, and having the highest match win percentage (97.4%, 112-3......
Simple words can't describe Nadal's achievements at the French Open, where he reached five consecutive men's singles finals in 2010 and 2014, winning all of them.
#红土大师赛
26 crowns
The French Open is still Nadal's absolute dominance, not to mention the clay Masters, where he took home 11 men's singles trophies and won back-to-back titles in Monte Carlo from 2005 to 2012 and 2016 to 2018.
In addition, Nadal held the record of winning at least one clay Masters title per year during the long decade from 2005 to 2014, and he won at least three titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
In October last year, Nadal officially announced his retirement on his personal social platform, saying that he would retire after the Davis Cup in November. With Spain reaching the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup, Nadal's career has officially come to an end, and a generation of clay kings has officially said goodbye to fans.
Absolute clay dominance, superb ball skills, Nadal presents fans not only with wonderful performances, but more often with the strong indomitable spirit exuded by him, so what is the most impressive time you have won Nadal?(Source: Tennis House Author: Barbie)