Rafael Nadal's remarkable exploits at Grand Slam tournaments have cemented his reputation as the "King of Clay" in tennis history. The man invested all his efforts and has been a very determined sportsman and his hard work has seen him grab many titles to deservingly being referred to as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
His first grand slam title was at the French Open this year and his opponent was Mariano Puerta. Nalbandian was 19 at the time and showed great determination and talent and beat Puerta in definitely set fight. This win started Nadal on the method of certifiably being one of the greatest on the clay courts of Roland Garros destination.
So it is worth noting that in the 2008 final at Wimbledon, Nadal made history and defeated Roger Federer. This huge battle is cheered for about 4 hours and is considered one of the most challenging tennis games in history. Nadal’s victory was a turning point in his career because he proved to be a champion of all surfaces, not just limited to clay courts.
The champion of the 2009 Australian Open highlights his career achievements. Following a tiring five-set semi-final victory over Fernando Verdasco his opponents in the final were Federer again. They knew Nadal could not be at his best due to fatigue yet he won the match and clinched his first Australian Open to complete a career grand slam.
Despite not winning, Rafael Nadal's battle against Novak Djokovic in the 2012 Australian Open final was a display of ability and intensity. In the end, Djokovic won in an exciting five-set match, demonstrating the intense rivalry between the two tennis greats.
The thrilling 2013 final of the US Open between Nadal and Djokovic was also an excellent example of the best two players in tennis history. Nadal, who was in his best touch, subdued his opponent and took the match in straight sets. Of course, this triumph consolidated his profile as a real all-court player, able to triumph on any surface.
These five grand slams have clearly depicted how talented Nadal is and how dedicated he is to his game. This account credits him for his ability to excel when there is a build-up of pressure as well as his aspects of hard work that have seen him rise to the legend of the sport. He will be remembered and felt on tennis for many generations to come.