Rafael Nadal And His Uncle

I think he chose well uncle toni said.

Rafael nadal and his uncle. With 16 grand slam titles won with by his nephew rafael nadal he was the most successful coach in the history of tennis until marian vajda surpassed him in 2020 when vajda and his player novak djokovic won their 17th grand slam title together. His other uncle michael angel nadal is a retired soccer player who has played for the spanish national team. When he played football he did it. Just like lionel messi and pep guardiola shared a healthy bond as a player and coach the pair had terrific communication.

Popular real madrid fc fan rafael nadal may soon have to contend with an enemy in the camp right next to him. Toni nadal is the uncle and ex coach of tennis player rafael nadal and the elder brother of spanish professional footballer miguel angel nadal. Uncle toni sensed that nadal could be a great tennis player when he was just three and has guided him ever since. Rafael nadal is hoping his uncle toni can succeed in his bid to earn a place on the board at barcelona.

Rafael nadal of spain l and toni nadal r speak during a training session prior to the nitto atp world tour finals at o2 arena on november 10 2017 in london england. Toni nadal recognized the talent of young nadal and started his tennis training himself when rafa was just three years old. Barcelona has had a tumultuous year not just because of the covid 19 pandemic that has hurt the club economically but also because of the sudden resignation of its president josep bartomeu this october. Uncle toni worked with nadal right from the beginning till 2017.

Rafael nadal had the uncle who played for blaugrana and the family was divided between the catalans and the madridistas. Nadal has a family history of soccer. Rafael nadal and toni nadal has been one of the best and most successful player coach duos in tennis. Toni nadal who coached his nephew for the majority of his tennis career has been named as.

So it was obvious to expect rafa to play soccer as well.