Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal of Team Spain gets emotional while watching a video on the giants screens during his farewell after Spain being knocked out on the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19,
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been a sporting servant and avatar for Spain in one of its most successful eras
Novak Djokovic reveals his best Rafael Nadal story after rival’s retirement
Novak Djokovic has shared his favourite off-court story about Rafael Nadal, while he also revealed his favourite on-court memory involving his great rival. Nadal retired from tennis after playing the last match of his staggering career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga last week.
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22 Rafael Nadal quotes that sum up his fighting spirit and unique sense of humor
As the former world No. 1 prepares to hang up his racquets, here is Nadal talking tennis philosophy, finding joy through suffering, his biggest rivalries and more.
Watch Rafael Nadal's Full 12-Minute Farewell Address to Tennis Fans
After the Netherlands defeated Spain, Nadal took center court and received a standing ovation. Eventually, the 22-time Grand ...
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Best quotes from Rafael Nadal
Widely regarded as the greatest clay-court tennis player in history, Rafael Nadal turns 30 today. Hear it from the World No. 5 on winning and losing at the game of life "I'm lucky enough to do ...
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In quotes: Federer, Nadal, Murray in Dubai
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray spoke to reporters at roundtable press conferences ahead of the Barclays Tennis Championships in Dubai. "I'm not sure about that yet. It was quite ...