Two-time Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal always wows on the tennis courts – but it’s not just his skills with the racket that impresses fans.
The Spanish tennis player regularly strips off courtside, with fans lapping up every shirt change thanks to his sculpted abs and super-toned arms. It’s no surprise that as a professional athlete Rafa has an incredibly muscly physique.
“When you do a tennis-based workout, you’re getting a full-body workout and teaching your muscles to work together more efficiently,” says Tim Benjamin of audio fitness app WithU, on why Rafa is so sculpted. “The full-body of tennis makes it a great workout for those looking to build muscle tone and strength.”
Scroll on for the best ever pictures of Rafael Nadal’s incredible abs – you’re welcome.
Rafael Nadal’s best topless photos
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Rafael Nadal looked incredibly toned playing tennis in Tokyo in 2011 – wow!
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Rafa proved he’s not all about the abs, showing his biceps are just as impressive as his toned stomach muscles. This swoon-worthy snap was taken at the French Open tennis tournament in 2013.
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Rafael Nadal covered his signature messy hair with a cap at The French Open 2015 – we wonder where he was running off to.
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Rafa swapped his shirt for a towel at Wimbledon in 2018, soaking up the sweat between sets.
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Following his victory at Wimbledon in 2018, Rafa appeared to get his head stuck as he whipped off his shirt.
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Rafael Nadal apparently had a muscle issue at the Cincinatti Atp Masters Wednesday in 2008 – hence the sports tape, but he still looks rather well to us!
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Rafa’s side profile is just as toned as his abs – very impressive!