Happy birthday! Rafael Nadal turns 38 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on June 3, 2024

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 38 on Monday, Jun. 3, 2024.

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Rafael Nadal is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Rafael Nadal has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Nadal, a cultural icon

Born in Manacor on June 3, 1986, Rafael Nadal's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Nadal's not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rafael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rafael Nadal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Rafael, you're the best!