Where did Rafael Nadal grow up?

The island of Mallorca is home sweet home to Rafael Nadal. The world-renowned tennis player was born and raised in Manacor, a town on the east side of the island where in 2016 he opened the high-performance Rafa Nadal Academy.

Is Nadal Spanish or Portuguese?

Rafael Nadal, in full Rafael Nadal Parera, byname Rafa Nadal, (born June 3, 1986, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain), Spanish tennis player who emerged in the early 21st century as one of the game’s leading competitors, especially noted for his performance on clay.

Is Federer Swiss or Swedish?

Roger Federer, (born August 8, 1981, Basel, Switzerland), Swiss tennis player who dominated the sport in the early 21st century with his exceptional all-around game. He won a record eight Wimbledon titles, and in 2018 he became the first player to claim 20 Grand Slam men’s singles titles.

Is Nadal a vegan?

It is also known that Rafael Nadal enjoys eating meat but does not like cheese. One of his favourites is another Spanish delight – salted Iberian ham. As with any balanced diet, he also eats a good amount of fruits and vegetables in his diet.