Arise, noble Rafa, the Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca
Spain's King Felipe VI has granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess.
Nadal, the 22-time 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 Luz Casal and Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales.
"They are a source of pride for Spain and a permanent reference point for values that should inspire our society," the palace said.
Former world No.1 Nadal, at 39, will hold the title Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca, the island where he was born and lives. The title can be inherited by his descendants.
Nadal, who won the French Open a record 14 times, was also honoured last month at Roland Garros with a permanent footprint on the Court Philippe Chatrier.
Spain's King Felipe VI has granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess.
Nadal, the 22-time 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 Luz Casal and Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales.
"They are a source of pride for Spain and a permanent reference point for values that should inspire our society," the palace said.
Former world No.1 Nadal, at 39, will hold the title Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca, the island where he was born and lives. The title can be inherited by his descendants.
Nadal, who won the French Open a record 14 times, was also honoured last month at Roland Garros with a permanent footprint on the Court Philippe Chatrier.
Spain's King Felipe VI has granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess.
Nadal, the 22-time 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 Luz Casal and Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales.
"They are a source of pride for Spain and a permanent reference point for values that should inspire our society," the palace said.
Former world No.1 Nadal, at 39, will hold the title Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca, the island where he was born and lives. The title can be inherited by his descendants.
Nadal, who won the French Open a record 14 times, was also honoured last month at Roland Garros with a permanent footprint on the Court Philippe Chatrier.
Spain's King Felipe VI has granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess.
Nadal, the 22-time 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 Luz Casal and Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales.
"They are a source of pride for Spain and a permanent reference point for values that should inspire our society," the palace said.
Former world No.1 Nadal, at 39, will hold the title Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca, the island where he was born and lives. The title can be inherited by his descendants.
Nadal, who won the French Open a record 14 times, was also honoured last month at Roland Garros with a permanent footprint on the Court Philippe Chatrier.
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