Rafael Nadal | Battle Of The Bulge

Rafael Nadal Parera | Tennis Player

Born 3rd June 1986 | In Manacor, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain | Height: 1.85m (6'0¾")

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Rafa has followed in the footsteps of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by modelling for Armani. The company's director of public relations, Roberta Armani, said: "He is not just an amazing sportsman but also an artist. I'm so proud he is joining the family."

Set 1 - Rafael Nadal's Album

The Sony Ericsson Open • Singles 4th Round | Tennis Center at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Florida, USA | Image © EPA | 30th March 2010

Rafa defeated compatriot David Ferrer 7-6 (7-5), 6-4.

Nadal went on to reach the semi-finals, where he lost to Andy Roddick by two sets to one.

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Set 2 - Rafael Nadal for Armani

Emporio Armani & Armani Jeans - 2011 Fall Winter Campaign featuring Rafael Nadal

An action-packed Armani commercial by Swedish director Johan Renck.

Uploaded on Armani.

Emporio Armani & Armani Jeans - Behind the Scenes with Rafael Nadal

The perennial Armani duo of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot photograph Rafa for the Spring/Summer 2011 campaign.

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Emporio Armani Underwear & Armani Jeans - Rafael Nadal

The promotional video released by Armani as part of their Spring/Summer 2011 campaign.

Uploaded on Armani.

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Rafael Nadal for Armani

Images © Giorgio Armani S.p.A.

Set 3 - Rafael Nadal's Armani Predecessors

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Rafael Nadal's Armani Predecessors

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