Rafael Nadal through the lens of Roland-Garros photographers

14 finals, 14 titles and 14 photos! With front row access, the photographers of Roland-Garros brought Rafael Nadal's stunning victories to life with their eye-catching shots. Here we have compiled 14 select images that capture his Parisian triumphs especially well.
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28 NOVEMBER 2024
 - MARION THEISSEN
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2005©Corinne Dubreuil / FFT

Corinne Dubreuil : "This photo of Rafa is emblematic: it’s from 2005 during his first Roland-Garros final against Mariano Puerta. It would be the first of many trophies! I like his look, which was of the time,as well as the combativeness you can already see emanating from this iconic figure!"

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Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2005©Corinne Dubreuil / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2005©Cédric Lecocq / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2022©André Ferreira/ FFT
Rafael Nadal & Carlos Alcaraz - Jeux olympiques 2024©Marine Andrieux / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2022©Émilie Hautier / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2022©Pauline Ballet / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2024©Jean-Charles Caslot / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2018©Nicolas Gouhier / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2020©Améile Laurin / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2017©Julien Crosnier / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2018©Philippe Montigny / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2022©Loic Wacziak / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2006©Christophe Guibbaud / FFT
Rafael Nadal - Roland-Garros 2011©Christophe Guibbaud / FFT