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Rafael Nadal: An ace of a lucky charm

Rafael Nadal speaks of his devotion to the RM 27-03 tourbillon, a watch he co-created with Richard Mille that pushes the boundaries of what an extreme timepiece can do

Rafael Nadal wearing the RM 27-03, which he describes as his “lucky RM charm”. With its striking deep red and yellow hues, the watch pays tribute to Nadal’s home country of Spain. PHOTO: RICHARD MILLE
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Rafael Nadal walks onto court for his training session and the crowd erupts in applause.

He looks down and smiles sheepishly, the reaction of a man who is removed from the notion of his fame.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 07, 2019, with the headline Rafael Nadal: An ace of a lucky charm. Subscribe