Season: 2013 ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS
Competition: BARCLAYS FINALS | Hard Surface
Nadal's Tournament Performance: Final | Rafael Nadal was defeated by Thomas Berdych 3-6 4-6 
Date: Nov, 04th - Nov, 11th | O2 Arena | London, UK
Player: RAFAEL NADAL

PROVENANCE: As Dream Auctions we are proud to be able to present a first source largest and unublished collection of Rafel Nadal's sporting career, up for auction for first time with his most iconic pieces worn on court during his 20 years of career. Recently retired from professional tennis (November 11th, 2024), we know that these pieces have an additional historical value at this time and we make them available to his fans around the world with the intention that Rafa's story remains for generations in which we admire him on and off the court.

We really hope that Rafa's story remains in the best hands. Yours!

NOTE 1: OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!  The racket is stamped with player "BABOLAT.NOVEMBRE.2013.R.NADAL.N1." initials  in black label on the sides of one face and "RAFA" initials built-in racquet in silver label color.Exclusively issued  and crafted by Babolat to have been used by Nadal during the ATP Finals in London during November 2013.

The racket  on the white grip shows match use and more wear at the bottom wich is normal because the Rafa's playing style. No broken strings.  it appears to have no alterations of any kind.
Racquet  designed to be use only by Rafa Nadal and his technits specifications.

NOTE 2: This tournamente where this auctioned racquet was used  served as the season-ending championships for players on the ATP Tour.The eight players who qualified for the event were split into two groups of four. 

FEATURES:

• Babolat Trademark.
• "BABOLAT.NOVEMBRE.2013.R.NADAL.N1."  initials  in black  label on frame. . Exclusively crafted to Rafa Nadal by Babolat.
• "RAFA" initials built-in racquet in silver label color on frame.
• CORTEX- WOOFER SYSTEM
• AEROPRO DRIVE technology.

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