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Spain's King Makes Rafa Nadal a Marquis
- On Thursday in Madrid, King Felipe VI bestowed the marquisate upon tennis champion Rafael Nadal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Spain.
- The title recognized Nadal's contribution to the nation through his sporting achievements and was part of the monarch's 10th anniversary celebrations.
- Nadal, aged 39 and a former world number one, retired last year with an impressive record of 22 Grand Slam titles, including a French Open victory an unprecedented 14 times.
- Last month, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a lasting tribute on the main court at Roland Garros, which he described as 'perfect' during the ceremony.
- The royal palace described Nadal and the honorees as a lasting source of national pride for Spain and as role models embodying values that should motivate the community, noting that the marquis title is hereditary and can be passed down to his heirs.
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The King of Spain, Felipe of VI, has granted to former former high-tennisman Rafael Nadal the noble title of marks, recognizing the contribution that he has made to the nation through its sports performances, according to a communiqué of the Royal House, informs...
Spain’s king makes Rafa Nadal a marquis
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess, according to a royal household statement. Nadal, a 22-times Grand Slam champion who retired last year, was among six individuals honoured as part of celebrations marking the monarch’s 10th anniversary on the throne. Other given such titles included pop-rock singer Lu…
Former world number one Rafael Nadal will now be the Marquis of Mallorca. Czech Petra Kvitova will only be in New York.
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