Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he loved playing football and tennis, but found that he particularly excelled at tennis. At only fifteen years old, he became a professional. Soon, he was ranked as one of the best on the court, and at age twenty-two, he was proclaimed the number one tennis player in the world. Since then, Rafa has won many trophies, including twenty-two Grand Slams. His self-confidence, perseverance and determination are legendary.
