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No tennis player since Andre Agassi has captivated the world like Rafael Nadal. He's a rarity in today's sporting arena - a true sportsman who chooses to let his raw talent, dedication and humility define him. With a remarkable 16 grand slam victories under his belt, and with friend and rival Roger Federer's record haul of 20 in his sights, Nadal is an extraordinary competitor whose ferocity on court is made even more remarkable by his grace off it. This book takes us to the heart of Nadal's childhood, his growth as a player, and his incredible career.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR From the bestselling author of The Master, longlisted for the 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year. An intimate, original biography of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, and the first to cover his entire career...

Rafael Nadal, der sechs Jahre lang die Weltrangliste anführte, ist der ungekrönte König des Sandplatztennis und einer der wenigen Tennisspieler, die alle vier Grand-Slam-Turniere gewannen. In seiner Autobiografie enthüllt der bedeutendste Tennisspieler seiner Generation, was ihn zum Champion werden ließ. Von seiner Kindheit in Mallorca über die Zeit als vielversprechendes Nachwuchstalent bis zum denkwürdigen Wimbledon-Sieg 2008 gegen Roger Federer, den John McEnroe als "das größte Tennismatch, das je gespielt wurde" bezeichnete.

Roger Federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time. Characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness, a fierce competitor with a regal bearing, he is both an athlete and an ambassador, a street fighter and a statesman. But who is he really? This acclaimed biography, first published in 2006 and now fully updated in its ninth edition, traces Federer's life and career, from his first tentative swings with a racket to legendary status.

Imagine descobrir os segredos por trás de um dos maiores campeões do tênis mundial em apenas alguns minutos. Rafael Nadal construiu um legado extraordinário que vai muito além das quadras de Roland Garros, e sua história de vida revela lições poderosas sobre determinação, superação e excelência. Neste podcast biográfico, você conhecerá a trajetória completa do lendário tenista espanhol, desde sua infância em Mallorca até se tornar um dos atletas mais respeitados do planeta. Exploramos os momentos decisivos de sua carreira, as batalhas épicas contra seus maiores rivais, e ...

Rafael Nadal, born on June 3, 1986, in the picturesque town of Manacor on the Spanish island of Mallorca, has become a global icon and one of the most celebrated tennis players of all time. From a young age, Nadal displayed an innate talent for the sport, which was carefully nurtured by his uncle and coach, Toni Nadal. Under Toni's guidance, Nadal rapidly developed his skills and embarked on a professional career that would redefine the landscape of tennis. Nadal's rise to prominence began with his maiden French Open victory in 2005 at the tender age of 19. This triumph marked the beginning of...

- En un mundo al borde del abismo solo el amor les devolverá su destino. Un majestuoso landó avanza en dirección a la imponente finca de los Marqués. Con tan solo siete años, la pequeña Josefa entra a trabajar como sirvienta en la casa, incapaz de imaginar cómo su presencia cambiará para...

Partiendo de la temporada 2017, el año que vio a la legendaria pareja de contrarios volver a gobernar el circuito con puño de hierro tras tiempo en un segundo plano, los autores recorren desde dentro las personalidades, los encuentros y desencuentros de Nadal y Federer, después de compartir...

Un emotiu conte sobre la solidaritat i la superació personal signat pel reconegut escriptor de la literatura catalana. En Blai no ha anat mai a l'escola perquè té fibrosi quística, una greu malaltia respiratòria, i aquest any hi anirà per primera vegada. El seu somni és poder...