Top-5: Earth-Shattering Records of Rafael Nadal That May Forever Remain Untouched

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After over 2 decades of incessant brilliance, Rafael Nadal has decided to take retirement from Tennis. The Spaniard is touted as one of the all time greats and his records present testimony to that.

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Rafael Nadal won a total of 22 Grand Slam Singles in his career. Second highest in the men's category after Novak Djokovic (24*)

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Rafael Nadal holds the record of becoming the youngest ever player to win all four Grand Slams. He achieved the feat at the age of 24.

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Rafael Nadal won 14 French Open titles in his career. The record that may never break.

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He won 81 consecutive matches on clay from 2005 to 2007, marking the longest winning streak on a single surface in the Open Era for men’s singles.

 

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Rafael Nadal is among the three players who have won a career grand slam. The other two are Andre Agassi and Novak Djokovic.

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These are a few of the achievements of Rafael Nadal. As he would bid adieu to the game, the world of Tennis would hope that he leaves the sport on a high.

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