Call him the people's champion or an everyday man, either way Rafael Nadal is sure to win his fair share of new fans during the Beijing Games.
Unlike many of his famous pro counterparts, such as Roger Federer, and NBA superstars, Nadal has opted to stay in the Olympic Village.
"It's very different from the regular tournaments on the tour," Nadal told China Daily. "You are in the Olympic Village, so it's always very nice to be with the rest of the sportsmen of the world."