{"id":57246,"date":"2025-06-20T02:26:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T02:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=57246"},"modified":"2025-06-20T02:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T02:26:11","slug":"rafael-nadal-earns-a-new-title-this-time-from-the-king-of-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=57246","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Nadal Earns a New Title \u2014 This Time from the King of Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<div class=\"web_share\">\n<div class=\"butt_container\">\n<div id=\"share_btn1_156796\" class=\"sharex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"header_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/imgb\/163451\/rafael-nadal-named-marquess-of-llevant-a-notable-tribute-to-a-tennis-icon.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/imgb\/163451\/rafael-nadal-named-marquess-of-llevant-a-notable-tribute-to-a-tennis-icon.webp\" alt=\"Rafael Nadal named Marquess of Llevant: A notable tribute to a tennis icon\" \/><figcaption><i class=\"photo-credit\">\u00a9 X &#8211; La Cr\u00f3nica de Hoy<\/i><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"text_box\">\n<p>On June 19, 2025, Spain&#8217;s King Felipe VI named Rafael Nadal the\u00a0Marqu\u00e9s\u00a0de\u00a0Llevant\u00a0de Mallorca. The Royal family celebrated Rafa&#8217;s tennis triumphs and the legacy he has built throughout humility, resilience and national pride.<\/p>\n<p>This noble title, which will be hereditary, recognizes Nadal&#8217;s lasting impact far beyond the court and celebrates the Spanish most outstanding athlete of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Manacor, Rafa has been\u00a0one of Spain&#8217;s most respected\u00a0global icons since 2005. With 22 Major titles on his tally, including a record 14 triumphs at Roland Garros, the clay warrior has long symbolized excellence and integrity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1858952162002563202&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennisworldusa.org%2Ftennis%2Fnews%2FRafael_Nadal%2F156796%2Frafael-nadal-named-marquess-of-llevant-a-notable-tribute-to-a-tennis-icon%2F&amp;sessionId=1342caa75b173911e5db75e9dbf1308a00375326&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1858952162002563202\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Now retired at 39, the latest honor marks a graceful transition into Rafa&#8217;s\u00a0post-tennis chapter as a symbol of inspiration. This is not the first time Felipe has honored Nadal.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2008, then-Prince of Asturias honored the 22-year-old Rafa with the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports following the young gun&#8217;s incredible results and the ascendance to the ATP throne.<\/p>\n<figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/world\/media\/small\/image163450.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/world\/media\/big\/image163450.webp 848w, https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/world\/media\/mega\/image163450.webp 1920w\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"big\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennisworldusa.org\/world\/media\/image163450.jpg\" alt=\"Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros 2025\" \/><\/picture><figcaption><span class=\"caption\">Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros 2025<\/span><i class=\"photo-credit\">\u00a9 Stream screenshot<\/i><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, nearly two decades later, the bond comes full circle &#8211; with a royal title that reflects athletic greatness and personal values that resonate deeply in Spanish society.<\/p>\n<p>Nadal&#8217;s marquisate cements his status: not just a champion of sport, but a noble in name and nature. Rafa ended his glorious career after 24 seasons at last year&#8217;s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a9 X &#8211; La Cr\u00f3nica de Hoy On June 19, 2025, Spain&#8217;s King Felipe VI named Rafael Nadal the\u00a0Marqu\u00e9s\u00a0de\u00a0Llevant\u00a0de Mallorca. 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