Rafael Nadal is considered as one of the best tennis players of all time, but the Spaniard has another sporting love, which he plans to explore in his retirement.
Rafael Nadal may have retired from tennis, but he is not finished with sports just yet. The 38-year-old Spanish icon just finished his stellar tennis career after Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup quarterfinals by the Netherlands.
But for Nadal, retirement does not imply slowing down. Just a few days after hanging up his racket, he was back on the golf field.
He competed in an amateur golf competition, the Hexagonal Circuit Q-Romia de Son Servera, on his home island of Mallorca, a popular destination for golf fans. Nadal finished eighth in the handicap category with a score of 76, four strokes above par.
At his best, Nadal’s handicap was approximately -1.0, which is comparable to that of some professional players.
The former tennis champion first competed in an official competition in 2012. Since then, he’s had an inconsistent relationship with the sport, but he still plays often in his free time.
In 2020, Nadal took part in the famous Balearic Golf Championship. Despite competing against seasoned experts, he finished in sixth place.
He is also a regular at the Sant Sebastia Amateur Golf Championship, which, like the Balearic Golf Championship, takes place in Mallorca. Nadal’s success demonstrates his adaptability as tennis athlete.
His performance in golf demonstrates his adaptability and unwavering competitive spirit, making him an attractive figure outside of the tennis arena. The Nadal family is no stranger to athletic success.
Nadal’s uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, played football for Barcelona, Mallorca, and Spain, while another uncle, Toni Nadal, served as his long-time tennis teacher.
