Tennis
Rafael Nadal’s coach explains why he didn’t charge for sessions that left star ‘terrified’
Toni Nadal coached his nephew from a young age until 2017 and was a major influence in helping him capture 22 Grand Slam titles during his illustrious career on the world stage
Toni Nadal, the uncle and former coach of tennis icon Rafael Nadal, has revealed that he never took a penny for coaching his nephew.
As Rafael’s mentor from childhood right up until 2017, Toni helped shape the legendary player who soared to an astonishing 22 Grand Slam titles. In stark contrast to other elite coaches like Nick Bollettieri, Ivan Lendl, and Brad Gilbert, Toni has admitted that not charging Rafa even a single Euro was a conscious choice.
