Grand Slams
| Year | Singles AO | Doubles AO | Singles RG | Doubles RG | Singles WI | Doubles WI | Singles UO | Doubles UO |
| 2012 | RU | - | WR | - | R64 | - | - | - |
| 2011 | QF | - | WR | - | RU | - | RU | - |
| 2010 | QF | - | WR | - | WR | - | WR | - |
| 2009 | WR | - | R16 | - | - | - | SF | - |
| 2008 | SF | - | WR | - | WR | - | SF | - |
| 2007 | QF | - | WR | - | RU | - | R16 | - |
| 2006 | - | - | WR | - | RU | - | QF | - |
| 2005 | R16 | R16 | WR | - | R64 | R32 | R32 | - |
| 2004 | R32 | R16 | - | - | - | - | R64 | SF |
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | R32 | - | R64 | - |
ATP Tour 2012 Totals
| Result | Singles | Doubles |
| Winner | 4 | 1 |
| Runner-up | 1 | - |
| Semifinal | 3 | - |
ATP Tour 2012 Titles
| Singles |
| Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell |
| Internazionali BNL d'Italia |
| Roland Garros |
| Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters |
| Doubles |
| BNP Paribas Open |
Olympic Games - Singles
2008 Beijing, CHN - Seed 2
| Phase | Result | Opponent | Result |
| R64 | Won | STARACE Potito (ITA) | 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 |
| R32 | Won | HEWITT Lleyton (AUS) | 6-1, 6-2 |
| R16 | Won | ANDREEV Igor (RUS) | 6-4, 6-2 |
| QF | Won | MELZER Jurgen (AUT) | 6-0, 6-4 |
| SF | Won | DJOKOVIC Novak (SRB) | 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 |
| F | Won | GONZALEZ Fernando (CHI) | 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 |
Olympic Games - Doubles
2008 Beijing, CHN - Partner: ROBREDO Tommy - Seed 6
| Phase | Result | Opponent | Result |
| R32 | Won | BJORKMAN Jonas / SODERLING Robin (SWE) | 6-3, 6-3 |
| R16 | Lost | GUCCIONE Chris / HEWITT Lleyton (AUS) | 2-6, 6-7(5) |
2004 Athens, GRE - Partner: MOYA Carlos
| Phase | Result | Opponent | Result |
| R32 | Lost | SA Andre / SARETTA Flavio (BRA) | 6-7(6), 1-6 |
Nickname
Rafa. (rafaelnadal.com, 03 May 2006)
Hobbies
Football, PlayStation, golf, fishing, watching movies and supporting Real Madrid. (vamosrafael.com, 10 May 2006; eltiempo.com, 12 Mar 2011)
Occupation
Athlete
Language(s) spoken
English, Spanish
Coach
Toni Nadal [uncle] (ESP) (rafaelnadal.com, 2012)
Position and style
Double-handed backhand (ITF, 23 May 2006)
Handedness
Left (ATP, 23 May 2006)
Other sports
His uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, was a professional footballer and played for FC Barcelona and Real Mallorca. He also represented Spain in three World Cup tournaments [1994, 1998, 2002]. (ATP, 12 Jul 2004)
Injuries
In April 2012 he suffered a knee injury that forced him out of the Davis Cup. (as.com, Apr 2012)
In 2009, after winning his first Australian Open title, he injured his right knee in Rotterdam. (espn.go.com, 31 Mar 2012)
In 2009 he had to withdrawal from Wimbledon, citing tendonitis. (espn.go.com, 31 Mar 2012)
Additional information
Start of sporting career
He began playing tennis at age four. (ATP, 03 May 2006)
Reason for taking up this sport
His uncle is a tennis coach and gave him his first lessons. (ATP, 12 Jul 2004)
Ambitions
Asked if there is anything left for him to win he replies that: "There's always more. Every year there's a lot of tournaments to win. That's tennis". (eltiempo.com, 12 Mar 2011)
Most memorable sporting achievement
Asked about the many titles and trophies of his career he says that: "Well, obviously Grand Slams are the most important titles, but I have a special place in my memory for the Davis Cup and the Olympic Games. In those trophies you represent your country." (eltiempo.com, 12 Mar 2011)
Hero
Carlos Moya. (vamosrafael.com, 10 May 2006)
Superstitions / Rituals
He has a cold shower before matches. (tenisenred.com, 27 Sep 2011)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"You have to be stubborn, you have to think that things will go your way even when it's the tenth time you try". (elpais.com, 12 Jun 2011)
Awards
He will be Spain's flag carrier at the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. (lne.es, 25 Jun 2012)
In 2010 he completed the so-called "Clay Slam" winning Rome, Montecarlo, Madrid and Roland Garros. (guioteca.com, 22 Dec 2010)
He is the youngest tennis player in history to win the Golden Slam, that includes winning all the Grand Slams and the Golden Medal in the Olympics. He did it at age 24. The other player that could make it was Andre Agassi at age 29. (marca.es, 24 May 2012)
In 2012 he broke Bjorn Borg's record for the most French Open wins after claiming his seventh title. (lavozdegalicia.es, 13 Jun 2012)
Earned ATP Newcomer of Year in 2003, ATP Most Improved Player of Year in 2005 and ATP Player of Year in 2008 and 2010. (atpworldtour.com, 2012)
In 2008 he won the "Principe de Asturias" award in the sports category, one of the most prestigious awards in the world, behind the Nobel prize. (as.com, 03 Sep 2008)
In 2011 he received the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award for his contributions through the Rafa Nadal Foundation. (atpworldtour.com, 2012)
General
CHARITY AND SOLIDARITY PROGRAMS
In October 2010, he opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School in Anantpur, India, which hosts district, state and national-level tournaments, as well as putting- equal emphasis on the children's education and tennis training. (atpworldtour.com, 20 Mar 2011)
PRE-GAME RITUALS
Before stepping onto the court he has to warm up for more than 30 minutes, have a cold shower and listen to his Ipod. He always enter the court after his opponent except when playing against Roger Federer. He takes up two water bottles, one will stay warm the other one will go to the court's fridge. He asks for an already cold one and puts both aligned in the ground. He takes a little sip from both. He always ends his warm up after his rival. He goes from the chair to the baseline at the beginning of the game hopping and sprinting. During the game he always asks for the towel after a point. He dries his face first and then his left and right arm. When he is waiting for the service he "adjusts" his underwear and his hair. (tenisenred.com, 27 Sep 2011)
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004
