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Rafael Nadal

2001–2024 · Fourteen Roland Garros titles — the most extreme surface dominance in sport.

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According to GOAT Rank's current model, Rafael Nadal ranks #250 globally and #6 in Tennis, with a GOAT Score of 86.6 (93.1 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: ATP Tour, ITF, Tennis Abstract · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 98%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
86.6
In-sport score
93.1
Tennis
Cross-sport score
86.6
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 79/100 · total legacy 87.6
Grand Slam titles
22
Weeks at No. 1
209
Masters 1000 titles
36
Career titles
92
Match win %
83%
Year-end No. 1 finishes
5
Olympic gold
2

Career assets & trophy cabinet

Major titles

League & cup titles

Individual awards

Clubs & teams

  1. Spain
    2004–2024 · Five Davis Cups

Total career numbers

Grand Slam titles
22
Career titles
92
Match record
1,080–228
Clay-court win rate
91.0%
Prize money
$134M

Category profile

Dominance
95
Peak
95
Longevity
90
Honours
94
Statistics
90

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20041
200511
20065
20076
20088
20095
20107
20113
20124
201310
20144
20153
20162
20176
20185
20194
20202
20212
20222
20230
20240

Data sources

  • ATP Tour
  • ITF
  • Tennis Abstract

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Rafael Nadal ranks #6 in Tennis

Rafael Nadal ranks #6 in Tennis and #250 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 93.1/100.

The verified career covers 2001–2024 and 21 documented seasons. Peak is 95/100, with Dominance the strongest category at 95/100 (25% weight). Key metrics: Grand Slam titles 22, Weeks at No. 1 209, Masters 1000 titles 36, Career titles 92.

Nearest context: ahead Roger Federer (94.0); behind Rod Laver (93.1). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Rafael Nadal GOAT Score explained

Dominance95/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 95/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak95/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 95/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity90/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours94/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 94/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics90/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 90/100, based on the verified career record.

Rafael Nadal — frequently asked

Is Rafael Nadal the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Rafael Nadal ranks #6 in Tennis with a GOAT Score of 93.1/100, behind Novak Djokovic (97.6).
What is Rafael Nadal's GOAT Score?
93.1/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 95 (25%), Peak 95 (20%), Longevity 90 (20%), Honours 94 (20%), Statistics 90 (15%).
Where does Rafael Nadal rank all time?
#250 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #6 in Tennis.
Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer: who ranks higher?
Roger Federer ranks higher at 94.0 versus Rafael Nadal at 93.1, a margin of 0.9 points.

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