Rafael Nadal

 BIO

Full name is Rafael Nadal Parera, nicknamed “Rafa” Began playing tennis at age 4 with his uncle Toni
Plays left-handed but writes right-handed. Used to play with 2-handed forehand and backhand before his uncle made him change at age 9 or 10 to a 1-handed forehand
Father, Sebastian, is a business partner with 2 brothers of a restaurant, Sa Punta, and owner of a glass and windows company, Vidres Mallorca; mother, Ana Maria; has 1 younger sister, Maria Isabel
Comes from same island (Mallorca) as Carlos Moya. The city of Manacor is second-biggest in Mallorca
His other uncle, Miguel Angel Nadal, is a former professional football player with stints on FC Barcelona, Real Mallorca and Spanish national team that competed in 1994, ’98 and ’02 World Cups
Founded the Rafa Nadal Foundation in ’08 and was presented with ATP Aces for Charity grant in 2011. As part of his Foundation, in Oct. ‘10, opened the Rafael Nadal Tennis School in Anantpur, India, which hosts tournaments, as well as laying equal emphasis on education and tennis training. Learn more about his Foundation: www.fundacionrafanadal.org
Will open THE RAFA NADAL ACADEMY by Movistar in Mallorca in May 2016. It is a high-performance training academy that combines high-level tennis and education with open or supervised residency schemes in weekly, monthly or annual programs. For more information, please visit www.rafanadalacademy.com
Attended Spain’s winning World Cup final match in South Africa on July 11, 2010 (1 week after winning Wimbledon)
Appeared in Shakira’s music video for the song Gipsy
Biography “Rafa”, written with John Carlin, published in 2011
Elected to ATP Player Council from June 2010-June 2012
Won ATP No. 1 award 3 times (2008, ’10, ’13), Comeback Player of Year in ‘13, Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in ’11 for his contributions through the Rafa Nadal Foundation, Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in ’10, Most Improved Player in ’05, ATP Newcomer of the Year in ’03
Recipient of Prince of Asturias Award in ’08, ESPY’s Best Male International Athlete Award in ’08, BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award in ’10, L’Equipe Champion of Champions Award in ’10 and ’13, “Legend Award” for 75th anniversary of Spanish sports daily Marca in November ’13
Honoured by Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, with the “Medalla de Oro al Trabajo” (Gold Medal for Merit in Work) in May ’15, one of the top civilian honours in Spain
Honoured by Paris Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, with “Grand Vermeil” medal in May ’15, the highest distinction from Paris
Received an honorary doctoral degree, “Doctor Honoris Causa”, from the European University of Madrid
Fitness trainer and physiotherapist is Rafael Maymo, also travels part of season with former ATP pro Francisco Roig


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Stan Wawrinka

 BIO

Nicknamed ”Stan the Man” and “Stanimal”
Began playing at 8, stopped school at 15 to focus on tennis Surname is Polish, but he is only Polish by ancestry
Father, Wolfram, is German; mother, Isabelle, is Swiss both work on an organic farm, helping handicapped people. Older brother, Jonathan; younger sisters, Djanaee and Naella
Enjoys movies and music. Fan of Lausanne ice hockey club
Considers clay best surface and backhand his best shot
Swiss flag carrier at London ’12 Olympics opening ceremony
Named 2013 “Swiss of the Year” by his country’s TV audience
Elected 2015 Swiss Sportsman of the Year
Appeared in ESPN The Magazine Body Issue in 2015
Supports the “Let it Beat” foundation
Member of ATP Player Council from June 2014-16
Daughter, Alexia (born Feb. 12, 2010)
Works and travels some weeks of the year with Yannick Fattebert. Fitness trainer is Pierre Paganini


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Roger Federer

 BIO

Began playing tennis at age 8
Mother, Lynette; father, Robert. Has one sister, Diana
Idols growing up were Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Pete Sampras
Enjoys spending time with his family, relaxing on the beach, playing cards and table tennis. He is also a fervent fan of hometown football team, FC Basel Speaks English, German, Swiss German, and French
Since 2003, has won a record 31 ATP World Tour Awards: ATP No. 1 (5 times: 2004-07, 2009), Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year (2 times: 2006, 2013), Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship (11 times: 2004-09, 2011-15), ATPWorldTour.com Fans’ Favorite for a record 13 consecutive years (2003-15)
Ranked No. 2 on the Reputation Institute’s 2011 study of world’s most respected, admired and trusted personalities. Was second to Nelson Mandela but ahead of the likes of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Bono
In 2003, The Roger Federer Foundation was formed. The foundation primarily focuses on supporting early childhood education in Southern Africa. The foundation has raised over 15 million dollars since its inception
Other Awards: Swiss of the Year (2003); Swiss Athlete of the Year (6x; 2003-04, 2006-07, 2012, 2014); ITF Player of the Year (5x, 2004-2007, 2009); I.T.W.A. Player of Year and Ambassador for Tennis (3x; 2004-06); BBC Sports Overseas Personality of Year (3x; 2004, ‘06-07); L’Equipe’s Champion of Champions (3x; 2005-2007); Laureus Sports Award, World Sportsman of the Year (4x; 2005-2008); ESPY’s Best Male International Athlete Award (2007); U.S. Academy Outstanding Athlete presented by USA Today and MSNBC (2x; 2005-06); GQ Germany “International Man of the Year” (2005); Swiss Team of the Year, together with Stan Wawrinka (2008) and the Swiss Davis Cup Team (2014); US Open Sportsmanship Award (2014)
Special edition stamp of him released by Swiss Post on April 10, 2007 in Basel (as the first person still alive)
Ranked by Forbes in 2011 as world’s 25th-most powerful celebrity and 1st in sub category ‘press rank’ - a reflection of the amount of media coverage a celebrity receives, including magazine covers. Also named highest-earning tennis player off court 9 straight years (2007-15)
In 2015, the London School of Marketing named him the world’s most marketable sports star
Served as president on the ATP Player Council from June 2008-June 2014
Wife, Mirka Vavrinec (married in 2009). They have four children: Myla and Charlene (born July 23, 2009), Leo and Lenny (born May 6, 2014)
Fitness trainer is Pierre Paganini and physical therapist is Daniel Troxler

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Andy Murray

 BIO

Began playing at age 3
Mother, Judy, is current British Fed Cup captain and father, William, is a retail Area Manager. Has 1 older brother Jamie (born Feb. 13, 1986), who also plays on the ATP circuit Grew up playing football and tennis and was once offered trials with Glasgow Rangers FC
Loves boxing, football and basketball and a seat ticket holder of Miami Heat (NBA)
Based in Barcelona from age 15-17
Awarded 2004 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award and 2013 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
On March 12, 2013 was presented the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award winner
Featured in GQ Magazine’s “20 Most Stylish Athletes of 2013”
Received OBE medal from Prince William on October 17, 2013
Played 1st full men’s singles match with Centre Court roof closed at Wimbledon on June 29,2009 vs. Wawrinka
In June 2013 at Queen’s Club, headlined the ‘Rally For Cancer’, an exhibition raising money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The charity supports The Royal Marsden, the world-leading cancer centre which treated friend Ross Hutchins
Global Ambassador for UNICEF, United for Wildlife, Malaria No More and World Widelife Foundation
The 2013 Wimbledon final was watched by 17.3 million British TV viewers
Historic Wimbledon victory was the most talked-about subject of 2013 among British Facebook users; outshining the birth of a future King, the appointment of a new Pope and the passing of an iconic Prime Minister
On August 8, 2013 UK Royal Mail issued four stamps commemorating Murray’s Wimbledon victory
On September 3, 2013 won the Man of the Year GQ Award
On December 14, 2013 was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year
On April 23, 2014 was awarded the freedom of Stirling at a special meeting of Stirling Council in Dunblane High School. He also received an honorary doctorate from the Univ. of Stirling, where he once trained
Recipient of the 2014 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award, having taken part in fundraising exhibitions and campaigns over the past two years, and also raised awareness for the work of UNICEF, United for Wildlife and Malaria No More
Nominated UNICEF for $15,000 ATP ACES For Charity grant in 2016, which it was awarded
Owns his own hotel (Cromlix House) in Scotland, as well as his own management agency (77), which looks after his career
Wife, Kim Sears (married April 11, 2015 in Dunblane Cathetral); daughter, Sophia Olivia, born on 7 February 2016
Works with fitness trainer Matt Little, physiotherapists are Mark Bender and Shane Annun

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Novak Djokovic

 BIO

Nicknamed “Nole”
Began playing at age 4 and made pro debut at 16
Father, Srdjan and mother, Dijana. Younger brothers, Marko (born Aug. 20, 1991) and Djordje (born July 17, 1995)
Father, uncle and aunt were all professional skiers and father was also an excellent football player. Father wanted him to be a football player or skier but excelled in tennis at an early age Credits his family as inspiration for giving him so much support
Family owns a company “Family Sports,” which has three restaurants and a tennis academy
Idol growing up was Pete Sampras
At age 12, attended Niki Pilic Academy in Munich and practiced there for almost 2 years before returning to Belgrade
Speaks Serbian, Italian, German, English and French
Favourite surface is hard but considers himself well-rounded
Best shots are backhand down the line and return of serve
Appeared in the 2007, ’14 and ’15 Vogue Magazine Sept. issue
Elected to two-year term in June 2008 to ATP Player Council
Serves as ambassador for UNICEF in Serbia to defend children’s rights and provide access to early education
Named recipient of ATP World Tour No.1 Presented by Emirates Award in 2011-12 and 2014-15, Most Improved Player of the Year Award in 2006-07 (voted by players) and Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in 2012 for Novak Djokovic Foundation & UNICEF ambassador work
Named recipient of BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2011, Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in ’11 and ’14, the Order of St. Sava in ’11, the Order of Karadjordje’s Star in ’12, Order of the Republika Srpska in ’13
In December 2012, received Centrepoint Premier Award for Contribution to the Lives of Youth across the world from HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William (Winter Whites Gala 2012)
In 2013, had the honour to address the United Nations on behalf of world athletes when the UN passed the resolution proclaiming 6th of April the International Day of Sports for Peace and Development
Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in August 2015
Founded Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007 with a dream to help children from disadvantaged communities gain access to preschool education. The motto of the Foundation is “Believe in their dreams.” To this date, his Foundation successfully finished 37 projects, renovated or built 17 schools, offered training to more than 600 teachers, donated 3,000 books, built a sensory park for autistic children, a tennis court in Priboj, and many more. Directly, through his Foundation, he helped 7,500 children have a better starting point in life by investing in their development from an early age. In Aug. ’15, Novak represented his Foundation and signed a partnership agreement with the World Bank to promote early childhood development in Serbia and in the world. This includes global advocacy on the importance of investing into early childhood education, as well as investments to help disadvantaged children in Novak’s native Serbia. Thanks to Original magazine, founded by Jelena Djokovic, NDF is reaching more than 35,000 students
Wife; Jelena Djokovic Ristic (married July 10, 2014 in a private ceremony in Montenegro); son, Stefan (born October 21, 2014)
Works with physiotherapist Miljan Amanovic and fitness trainer Gebhard Phil-Gritsch

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