The Sunday Times bestselling autobiography from the greatest tennis player of his generation

'A winner' Independent

'A terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes' New Statesman

'As exciting as Rafa himself' Woman's Own

No tennis player since Andre Agassi has captivated the world like Rafael Nadal. He's a rarity in today's sporting arena - a true sportsman who chooses to let his raw talent, dedication and humility define him. With a remarkable 16 grand slam victories under his belt, and with friend and rival Roger Federer's record haul of 20 in his sights, Nadal is an extraordinary competitor whose ferocity on court is made even more remarkable by his grace off it.

This book takes us to the heart of Nadal's childhood, his growth as a player, and his incredible career. It includes memorable highs and lows, from victory in the 2008 Wimbledon final - a match that John McEnroe called the 'greatest game of tennis ever played' - to the injury problems that have frequently threatened his dominance of the sport, to becoming the youngest player of the open era to complete a career Grand Slam in 2010.

It transports us from Nadal's lifelong home on the island of Majorca to the locker room of Centre Court as he describes in detail the pressures of competing in the greatest tournament in the world. It offers a glimpse behind the racquet to learn what really makes this intensely private person - who has never before talked about his home life - tick. And it provides us with a story that is personal, revealing and every bit as exciting as Nadal himself.

Revelatory memoir from the greatest sportsman in the world today and a fascinating insight into the making of a champion

About the Author
Rafael Nadal is a professional tennis player, winner of seventeen grand slam singles titles to date. He is widely considered the greatest player in the world. John Carlin is an award-winning British journalist and author.

Reviews
Take a glimpse behind the curtain of both his private and professional life - it's as exciting as Rafa himself * Woman's Own *
A winner * Independent *
Rafa: My Story is a terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes and stamped with the authority of a ghostwriter who earned the complete trust of his subject. It is hard to imagine how Nadal could have done any more to get the best out of his own raw material. And it is to Carlin's enourmous credit that the book is a true reflection of the man, in every sense -- Ed Smith * New Statesman *
Rafa: My Story is a terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes and stamped with the authority of a ghostwriter who earned the complete trust of his subject. It is hard to imagine how Nadal could have done any more to get the best out of his own raw material. And it is to Carlin's enourmous credit that the book is a true reflection of the man, in every sense -- Ed Smith * New Statesman *
Between them they have served up a winner -- Simon Redfern * Independent *
Take a glimpse behind the curtain of both his private and professional life - it's as exciting as Rafa himself * Woman's Own *



Book Information
ISBN 9780751547733
Author Rafael Nadal
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 246g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 127mm * 21mm