Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion and King of Clay, retires from tennis at Davis Cup
Another fortunate factor that aided Nadal’s growth was the presence of a world class player in his orbit. A fellow Mallorca resident, Carlos Moya, won Roland Garros in 1998, the same month Nadal turned 12. Moya became another mentor, often practicing with Nadal, while also offering insights into life as a pro.