Nadal's Presence at the Olympics

What begun in the grass courts of the French Open, extended to Center Court of Wimbledon and climaxed at the medal’s stand of the on-going Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Last Monday, August 18, 2008, Rafael Nadal of Spain won the Olympic gold to his streak of Grand Slam victories. Between the trophies of the French Open and Wimbledon, I would say that the Olympic Gold to be more prestigious, as it happens only every fours years. London would present the next challenge for today’s top ranked tennis players.
Photo of Nadal from REUTERS/Reinhard Krause (CHINA)

Nadal defeated Chilean Fernando Gonzalez in the men's singles final. He also earned the world number one ranking for the first time. He has won four consecutive French Open titles and his first Wimbledon this year, which pushed him to the top of the men’s ranking in tennis.

"It's more than my best dreams so I want to enjoy the moment. I know how difficult it is to win these things, especially here. Winning for me is unbelievable," says the 22-year old Nadal (from Yahoo News).

During the 2004 Athens Olympics Games, the Spainiard was an unknown. These days, his presence is one of the most sought-for in the Olympic Village.