Rafa: My Story | A Biography

No tennis player has ever captivated the world such as Rafael Nadal since Andre Agassi. He is a rarity in today's sporting arena-a true sportsman who refuses to let him be characterized by his raw talent, determination, and modesty. With an incredible 16 grand slam victories under his belt and an unprecedented haul of 20 in his sights with a friend and rival Roger Federer, Nadal is an outstanding competitor whose ferocity on the court is made even more impressive by his grace off it. 

This book brings us to the heart of the childhood of Nadal, its development as a player, and its remarkable career. It includes memorable highs and lows, from the victory in the 2008 Wimbledon final - a match that John McEnroe called the 'greatest tennis game ever played' - to the injury issues that have frequently threatened his sports dominance, to becoming the open-age youngest player to complete a Grand Slam career in 2010. It takes us from Nadal's childhood home on Mallorca Island to Centre Court's locker room as he explains in-depth the challenges of playing in the world's biggest tournament. It gives a look behind the racquet to learn what makes this extremely private guy who's never spoken about his home life before-really tick. And it gives us an intimate, revealing story and every bit as exciting as Nadal himself.