Resumen / Summary:
Rafa Nadal nació 1986 en la localidad mallorquina de Manacor en una familia de deportistas. Con tan solo quince años se hizo profesional, a los diecinueve ocupaba el segundo puesto en el ránking mundial de la Asociación Profesional de Tenis (ATP) y a los veintidós se convirtió en número uno del mundo. Ha ganado veintidós Gran Slam, cartoce de ellos en Roland Garros, dos en Wimbledon, dos en el Open de Australia y cuatro en el US Open. La confianza en sí mismo, su perseverancia y no dar nunca ningún punto por perdido son algunas de las claves de su éxito. Está considerado uno de los mejores tenistas de la historia. /
Learn about the incredible life of Rafa Nadal, the dedicated sportsperson who's tenacity and drive has inspired young athletes across the world.
Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he started playing football and tennis, but found that he particularly excelled on the court. His uncle Toni became his coach and Rafa soon dreamt of winning tournaments. He was fiercely dedicated and worked hard at his technique and stamina – always being the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave. Then, at just fifteen years old, he became a professional, and seven years later was the number one tennis player in the world!
His journey has not been without challenges – he has faced several injuries and experienced losses – but each time he has come back stronger and more determined than ever to keep living his dream. Despite having won 20 Grand Slam titles, he remains humble and his perseverance and determination are the keys to his success. Today, he is considered one of the best tennis players in history.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the tennis player's life.
Autor / Author: María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Ilustrador / Illustrator: Camila Rosa
Tipo / Type: Informativo / Nonfiction
Encuadernación / Binding: Tapa Dura / Hardcover, 32 páginas / pages
Dimensiones / Dimensions: 0.4" H x 9.6" L x 7.7" W pulgadas / inches
Edad / Age: 4-7 años / years
Temas / Themes: Rafa Nadal, tenistas, atleta, España, historia, biografía / Rafa Nadal, tennis players, athlete, Spain, history, biography
Idioma / Language: español / Spanish
País de Publicación / Publishing Country: España / Spain 🇪🇸
Año de Publicación / Publication Year: 2023