As Rafael Nadal's illustrious career cements its place in sports history, Rafa Nadal by Assouline captures the incredible legacy of the "King of Clay."
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Created in collaboration with Rafael Nadal, Assouline announces the launch of Rafa Nadal, the only comprehensive, large-scale visual biography of one of the defining athletes of the modern era.
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