Spanish tennis coach Toni Nadal recently shared reflections on his close relationship with his nephew, Rafael Nadal. He fondly recalled their time together during Rafael’s early years, emphasizing that his most cherished memories stem from coaching him as a young player in Mallorca, where they focused on refining his forehand, backhand, and serve. Toni stated, “I enjoyed coaching my nephew much more when he was little,” indicating that those formative years brought him great joy.
Toni held a leading coaching position in tennis until 2020, after which he took on various roles, including coaching Felix Auger-Aliassime and serving as president of the Rafa Nadal Academy. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal remains a dominant force in tennis, holding records at the Madrid Open, where he has achieved over 50 match wins—more than any other player. Since the tournament’s move to clay courts in 2009, Rafa has claimed five titles there and maintained impressive win rates across other clay Masters 1000 events, including Monte Carlo and Rome. His success solidifies his reputation as the “King of Clay,” acknowledged for his unparalleled accomplishments in the sport.
