Rafael Nadal named 2022 Esquire Man of the Year for spectacular marketing campaign

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal was named Esquire Man of the Year in 2022 for his stupendous achievements this yr. He gained the Australian Open and French Open.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2022 23:15 IST

Nadal named 2022 Esquire Man of the Year for spectacular marketing campaign. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, on Thursday, December 18, was named Esquire Man of the Year in 2022 for his stupendous achievements this yr.

Nadal, at present ranked No.1 within the ATP rankings beneath fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz, gained each the Australian Open and French Open this yr. Even as he pulled out of the Wimbledon semi-final towards Nick Kyrgios because of damage, Frances Tiafoe defeated him within the US Open earlier this yr.

Esquire honoured him for his stupendous quantity of dedication and dedication over the past 12 months.

“For being, without a doubt, the embodiment of the best values that anyone would like to find, on and off the track. For having aroused the unanimous admiration of all and for demonstrating that effort, respect and humility are capable of moving mountains.

“Even when it seems like everything is against you. For being a renaissance master. Of sports revivals, over and over again. The 2022 Esquire Man of the Year grand prize goes to Rafael Nadal,” Esquire said.

The 36-year-old Nadal additionally gained the ATP Fans’ Favourite Award in 2022. The Spaniard turned solely the fourth participant after Marat Safin, Roger Federer and Gustavo Kuerten to win the award.

“I am super happy to receive the Fans’ Favourite Award [in] 2022. It makes me feel great. I can’t thank you enough everyone for the support not only for this award, but at the same time for all the support that I receive in every single city and event around the world. That means everything to me, so I am very [much] looking forward to 2023 to share a lot of positive things again. See you soon!” Nadal mentioned.

In the following yr, Nadal, who has gained 22 Grand Slam singles titles in his profession, is predicted to participate within the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

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Dec 15, 2022