Sport in Spain Open, the first male Spaniard to do so. In 2009, he became the first player ever to simultaneously hold Grand Slam titles on clay, grass, and hardcourt. In addition, Nadal is the Gold Medalist at 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As of now he has won 17 grand slam trophies; constituting eleven French Open titles, two Wimbledon titles, three US Open titles and one Australian Open title. Spain has produced several other world number one players such as Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in 1995 (also a 3 times French Open champion in 1989, 1994 and 1998 and 1994 US Open
Mercedes Paz Mercedes Paz Mercedes María Paz (; born 27 June 1966) is a former professional tennis player from Argentina, who won three singles titles during her career on the WTA Tour. The right-hander reached her highest career ranking on April 29, 1991, when she became the No. 28 of the world. Her best Grand Slam finish was the fourth round at the 1986 French Open and the 1990 French Open. Paz is best known for upsetting defending champion Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the second round of the 1990 French Open. Later that year, at the Virginia Slims of Worcester, Paz also