Babolat By Rafa’s Facet Since 1995 – A Distinctive Story That Lives On
Because the age of 9, Babolat has been by Rafa Nadal’s facet accompanying him on each step of his extraordinary journey. Collectively, they’ve constructed a narrative of ardour, resilience, and triumph. Over almost three a long time, Rafa has reached unbelievable heights: 92 titles, together with 22 Grand Slam victories (14 Roland-Garros, 2 Wimbledon, 4 US Open, and a pair of Australian Open), 36 Masters 1000 titles, and two Olympic gold medals. These are extra than simply numbers; they signify the spirit of a participant whose dedication and excellence have ceaselessly formed tennis.
Rafa’s journey with Babolat started with the Pure Drive, the racquet that first launched him to the world stage. However as his recreation advanced—marked by highly effective groundstrokes and his iconic topspin forehand that drove opponents far behind the baseline—it grew to become clear {that a} new type of racquet was wanted. In 2003, Babolat answered that problem with the creation of the Pure Aero, a revolutionary innovation designed to boost Rafa’s spin-heavy pictures and relentless type of play. This racquet has grow to be an emblem of his recreation and a landmark in Babolat’s legacy of innovation.
“Rafa has been a part of the Babolat household since he was 9 years previous. Our relationship with him is greater than only a partnership—it’s a narrative of belief and shared success,” says Eric Babolat, CEO of Babolat. “We have now at all times been there to assist him on and off the court docket, and we are going to proceed to face by his facet in no matter adventures lie forward.”
Immediately, the vary of merchandise bearing Rafa’s identify (together with the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa and Babolat RPM Blast) is available in shops and can proceed to be. However past these merchandise, Rafa represents core values that Babolat holds expensive: dedication, perseverance, and the fixed pursuit of excellence. He stays—and can at all times be—an iconic ambassador for the model.
OVER 25 YEARS OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN RAFA & BABOLAT
- 125 Luggage?, at all times carried on his proper shoulder!?
- 1,250 Pure Aero Rafa Racquets?, not even one damaged!
- 16,500 m of Babolat VS Unique Overgrip?, each grip utilized by Rafa himself!?
- 300 km of Babolat RPM Blast Strings?, 12,600 occasions the size of a tennis court docket!?
- 56,250 minutes to expertly customise his Racquets?, 490 occasions the flight length from Paris to Manacor
RAFA’S 92 TITLES SO FAR
22 Grand Slams
- Roland-Garros: 14
- Wimbledon: 2
- US Open: 4
- Australian Open: 2
36 Masters 1000
- Indian Wells: 3
- Miami: 3
- Monte-Carlo: 11
- Madrid: 5
- Rome: 10
- Canada: 3
- Cincinnati: 0
- Shanghai: 1
21 ATP 500
- Acapulco: 3
- Barcelone: 12
- Hambourg: 3
- Vienne: 1
- Bâle: 1
- Dubaï: 1
2 ATP 250
2 Gold medals on the Olympics
- Pekin: 2008 (single)
- Rio: 2016 (Double with Marc López)
