Rafael Nadal amazed us all with his comeback this year, going from a shaky future to winning 10 tournaments, including 2 Grand Slams and 5 Masters 1000s.
Rafa was the first man to have at least 35 victories on two different surfaces, hard court and clay, in one season. He went from No. 5 to No. 1, finishing the year at No.1. And he did this while missing the first month of the season, including the Australian Open, exiting early at Wimbledon, and withdrawing from Miami, Halle and Basel. What an incredible achievement.
Throughout all this, Rafa has never changed. He remains the family man, shy and humble, always respectful of his opponents. Thank you Rafa, for giving us so much to be proud of.
What was your favorite Rafa memory from the 2013 season? Tell us why in the comments below!
Greatest of all time!
Stay healthy
I am so proud to be Rafa’s fan. I follow his matches all the time and watched them from wherever I am. His victory at RG was amazing, but the hard coart season has been even more so. It was great to see him win a second US Open, sorry he didn’t win the Masters, but he has made his fans even more proud this year. His personality has not changed and he continues to be a devoted family young man, so considerate towards his oponents and so respectful of every one. I will be at the Australian Open, it will be my fourth time and i was so sorry when he didn’t play last year. Anyway, it will be nice to see Rafa play the exhibitions games without pressure in the coming weeks before he takes a well-deserved holiday. Vamos Rafa, your fans are incredibly proud of you.
Seeing Rafa win a 2nd US Open title was the greatest thing I’ve seen in 2013. That is my favourite tennis tournement of the year.
In montreal semi final..his ball hit Novak’s neck..
I think I liked Indian Wells because I was lucky enough to be there when he won the title. The only thing more amazing than watching him is watching him in person. Such a champion.
I agree . Concordo com tudo que foi escrito sobre Rafa Nadal. Estou com ele sempre. assisto tênis por ele e por tudo que representa: humildade, alegria, sorriso lindo e modo de ser, é uma alegria assistir Nadal. Vamos Rafa
indoor hardcourt once again hard for rafa!
plz do well at australian open. best of luck
french open sf victory over nole was best match
Rafa,you have had one amazing year.Please stay healthy
His win in Cincinnati! I was there every day that week and he seemed so happy. I was at the final and it was great. It was perfect set up for the US Open. US OPen was amazing win as well! Always great to see him beat Djokovic. I wish he cold have beat him at the ATP World Tour Final but you can’t win them all. Get some rest Rafa and come back strong at the Australian Open! Best to you always!
mes 2 meilleurs souvenirs son
1) la 1/2 finale de Roland Garros lorsqu’il était mené 5-3 dans le 5e set
2) La finale et la victoire à l’US open lorsqu’il est tombé sur le sol et a pleuré de joie comme un enfant
Ce n’est pas si grave cette défaite aux Masters finals.En général, Rafa rebondit toujours et je lui souhaite une année 2014 en bonne santé et sans blessures VAMOSSS Champion;bravo et MERCI pour cette année 2013
1st time rafa won Wimbledon… I cried my eyes out <3
I will never forget the semifinal in Montreal. It was 4 am at the end of the match and suddenly the world was so beautiful…. Winning that match against Nole and how he played that match was magical…. Thank you, Rafa for this year!!!! Keep running for you and also for us!!!!!!