MADAME TUSSAUDS UNVEILS NADAL WAX FIGURE

Written by: Staff on 24th May 2012

MADAME TUSSAUDS UNVEILS NADAL WAX FIGURE

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning a point against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarter final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 24 January 2012. EPA/JOE CASTRO |

by ATP Staff (original found at: http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/05/Features/Nadal-Madame-Tussauds-Wax-Figure-Unveiled.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#21- May 24 2012 (4))

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is the latest personality to be recognised with a wax replica by Madame Tussauds, as the museum unveiled the life-size statue Wednesday at Regents Park in London.

A team of 20 stylists, sculptors, and artists worked together to complete the figure in four months. The portrayal of Nadal showcases the 25 year old preparing to carve a backhand slice.

The Spaniard will look to win a record-breaking seventh Roland Garros trophy, after tying Bjorn Borg last year with victory over Roger Federer in the Paris final. Nadal recently defeated Novak Djokovic to win his sixth Rome title.