Nadal focused on Davis Cup, not retirement
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Nadal focused on Davis Cup, not retirement

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz high-fives Rafael Nadal during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, on Sunday. AP FUENGIROLA, Spain — Rafael Nadal felt a hand on his left shoulder as he walked out of a conference room at a resort on Spain's southern coast on Monday, following his first question-and-answer session with reporters since announcing that this week's Davis Cup Final 8 will be his last event before retirement. Then again, maybe neither would play: Nadal nor Spain's captain, David Ferrer, would say Monday whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion would participate. "I mean, probably the feeling of competition, go on court and see the fans out there, the atmosphere when you play big matches," Nadal said. Nadal said it doesn't "make sense to keep going, knowing that I don't have a real chance to be competitive the way that I like to be competitive, because my body" won't allow it.

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When Spain ruled Delhi: Revisiting Nadal & Co.’s dominant Davis Cup win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

When Spain ruled Delhi: Revisiting Nadal & Co.’s dominant Davis Cup win

The Hindu  

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In September of 2016, the then five-time champion Spain easily defeated India 5-0 over three days in a Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association complex. Before the format of the tournament was changed in 2019, a typical Davis Cup tie had two …

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal rises in ATP rankings despite retiring from tennis two months back

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal moved two places up in the ATP rankings after an updated list was released on Monday following the end of the 2025 Australian Open, despite having retired from professional tennis. Spain's Rafael Nadal The last time Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Despite not having played a single …

Djokovic ‘reminded of Nadal’ ahead of blockbuster Australian Open clash vs Alcaraz: ‘2 uneven encounters between us’
2 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic ‘reminded of Nadal’ ahead of blockbuster Australian Open clash vs Alcaraz: ‘2 uneven encounters between us’

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic downed Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the ongoing Australian Open 2024, to set-up a mouthwatering blockbuster quarter-final clash with arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic compared Carlos Alcaraz to Rafael Nadal. ‘They remind me of my duels against Rafael Nadal’: Novak Djokovic Speaking ahead of the highly-anticipated quarter-final showdown, Djokovic compared his encounters with Alcaraz to Rafael …

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it’s a quarterfinal
2 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it’s a quarterfinal

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It’s time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. “Well, this is not the right player to play in a quarterfinal, I guess,” a grinning Alcaraz said, looking ahead to Tuesday’s encounter. Being in a quarterfinal, I’m going to approach the match the same as I did in the …

‘Playing Olympics doubles… I tried to…’: Carlos Alcaraz drops staggering statement on Rafael Nadal’s retirement
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Playing Olympics doubles… I tried to…’: Carlos Alcaraz drops staggering statement on Rafael Nadal’s retirement

Hindustan Times  

Tennis fans saw two massive retirements last year, as legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray’s careers came to an end. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz during a practice session. Carlos Alcaraz, who partnered Nadal in doubles in Paris 2024, had a rich tribute for the record 14-time French Open winner. Nadal’s retirement sees only Djokovic left in the Big Three, …

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired

The Hindu  

And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men's tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. “It's a nice number of years that I've been coming to Australia,” Djokovic said, “the place where I had the greatest Grand Slam success.” One big …

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. “It’s a nice number of years that I’ve been coming to Australia,” Djokovic said, “the place where I had the greatest Grand Slam …

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andre Agassi explains how Nadal, Federer retirement will affect Novak Djokovic

India Today  

Andre Agassi said that Novak Djokovic would find it “emotionally” harder to compete in professional tennis after Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired. Back in 2022, Federer pulled the curtains down on his career after the Laver Cup while Nadal bid goodbye to tennis after Spain’s tie against the Netherlands recently in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. It made …

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

The Hindu  

Youthful exuberance fuelled a record-smashing career that captivated the sporting world for 22 years. In his 2011 memoir, RAFA, his mother, Ana Maria Parera, explained, “He’s on top in the tennis world but, deep down, he is a super-sensitive human being full of fears and insecurities that people who don’t know him would scarcely imagine.” More than any champion in …

Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe

The Hindu  

November 19 will forever be etched as a bittersweet day in tennis history. 10 days after Nadal’s retirement PBS News caught up with International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe, who shared his memories of the boy from Mallorca. Remember, he won two Wimbledon titles, including that epic final when he won his first Wimbledon, beating Federer in what …

Rafael Nadal watches Liverpool take on his beloved Real Madrid in the Champions League - after hugging Pep Guardiola on Man City visit as tennis legend enjoys first week of retirement
4 months ago

Rafael Nadal watches Liverpool take on his beloved Real Madrid in the Champions League - after hugging Pep Guardiola on Man City visit as tennis legend enjoys first week of retirement

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal swapped Centre Court for a seat in the Anfield stands on Wednesday night as he cheered on Real Madrid against Liverpool in the Champions League. The tennis legend, who hung up his racquet at the Davis Cup in Malaga last week, is an ardent Madrid supporter and was pictured taking his place in a seat at the match. …

Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony
4 months ago

Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony

The Hindu  

Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week in Malaga, despite some criticism of the event from people close to the player. READ | Gracias Rafa: Somdev Devvarman reflects on facing Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells 2011 “It’s not the time to blame anyone, but the feeling is that we witnessed …

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany
4 months ago

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The last man to face …

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It’s a rare team event in tennis
4 months ago

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It’s a rare team event in tennis

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain’s Davis Cup squad. a very individual sport.” The men’s Davis Cup, which concludes Sunday in this seaside city in southern Spain, and the women’s Billie Jean King Cup, which wrapped up Wednesday with Italy as …

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis
4 months ago

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis

New Indian Express  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain's Davis Cup squad. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said a day before his career ended when his nation was eliminated by the Netherlands at the annual competition. The men's Davis Cup, which concludes Sunday in this …

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends
4 months ago

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends

Deccan Chronicle  

Rafael Nadal bid a tearful adieu to the game of tennis that he lit up with his personality as much as he did with his play. But Nadal outshone both musketeers for sheer effort of a sportsman wedded to his craft and who played tennis with a laser-like focus. Not endowed with the dulcet touch of the most talented, Nadal …

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
4 months ago

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to be the last tennis match of his career, a woman’s voice broke the silence from the stands: “You make Spain proud!” Not long after that, Nadal was wiping away tears from his face and waving goodbye to his fans. “No disrespect to all other Spanish athletes, …

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
4 months ago

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Rafael Nadal prepared to …

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires
4 months, 1 week ago

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches on during a tribute after playing his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, early Wednesday. AP The match against Van de Zandschulp — who upset Alcaraz at the US Open — was Nadal's first outing that counted since early August at the Paris …

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement
4 months, 1 week ago

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal's career and retirement
4 months, 1 week ago

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal's career and retirement

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena Williams, …

Rafael Nadal’s legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal’s legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal couldn’t take a step around the grounds of the Davis Cup Final 8 in recent days without hearing requests for a handshake or a selfie. “ The titles, the numbers, are there, so people probably know that, but the way I would like to be remembered is as a good person from a …

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He’s got this aura that already was big, but …

Rafael Nadal was more than a genius with a racket – his eccentric style made him an icon
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal was more than a genius with a racket – his eccentric style made him an icon

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday, …

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
4 months, 1 week ago

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal Farewell: Spaniard Gets Emotional During Retirement Speech At Malaga | WATCH
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Spaniard Gets Emotional During Retirement Speech At Malaga | WATCH

ABP News  

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Rafael Nadal has now officially retired from tennis, as Spain's loss to Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup 2024 confirmed his last-ever appearance as a professional on tennis court. Here are the highlights from Rafael Nadal's retirement speech: Davis Cup shared a special 'retirement video' in tribute of Rafael Nadal on their official 'X' account, …

Rafael Nadal retirement: Serena, Alcaraz, Swiatek and others pay tribute to Spanish legend on social media
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal retirement: Serena, Alcaraz, Swiatek and others pay tribute to Spanish legend on social media

The Hindu  

Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafa Nadal’s tennis journey and that he would leave the game a “lasting legacy” following the Spaniard’s defeat in the final match of his glorious career. Long live Rafa!” Nadal’s Davis Cup teammate Carlos Alcaraz said Nadal had been his inspiration. El mejor embajador posible que deja un legado eterno …

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’

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WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'
4 months, 1 week ago

WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal got extremely emotional and broke down in tears during his farewell ceremony in Malaga after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals 2024 quarter-finals. Image: Reuters Rafael Nadal could not hold back his tears on an emotional night in Malaga Tuesday as his glittering career in professional tennis came to an end after the Netherlands …

Rafael Nadal's glittering tennis career ends as Spain lose to Netherlands in Davis: 'Lived unforgettable experiences'
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal's glittering tennis career ends as Spain lose to Netherlands in Davis: 'Lived unforgettable experiences'

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis on Tuesday as he lost his singles match and Spain was beaten by Netherlands in the Davis Cup 2024 quarter-finals in Malaga. Rafael Nadal bid final goodbye to professional tennis on an emotional night in Malaga on Tuesday as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals 2024 …

Nadal’s sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup
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4 months, 1 week ago

Nadal’s sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup

Live Mint  

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. World number 80 Van de Zandschulp sought to put Nadal on his backhand and the indoor hard-court tournament was far from an ideal surface for the record 14-time Roland Garros winning 'King of Clay'. Alcaraz kept Nadal's …

Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis, expresses privilege of turning hobby into an illustrious career
4 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis, expresses privilege of turning hobby into an illustrious career

Live Mint  

Malaga, November 20 : Following his retirement from professional tennis after the Davis Cup clash against the Netherlands on his home soil, legendary Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal expressed that he is extremely privileged to have turned one of his hobbies into an illustrious career and added that he moves into next chapter of his life with a "peace of …

Read the full text of Roger Federer’s moving tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of retirement
4 months, 1 week ago

Read the full text of Roger Federer’s moving tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of retirement

Hindustan Times  

Roger Federer marked Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis with a moving open letter to his great rival and friend. Nadal played the final match of his career against Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup Final quarter-final tie between Spain and the Netherlands. The 22-time Grand Slam winner was then honoured with a post-match farewell ceremony which featured tribute …

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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4 months, 1 week ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Deccan Chronicle  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis Legend Loses Final Game Of His Career | Details Inside
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis Legend Loses Final Game Of His Career | Details Inside

ABP News  

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal ends his sensational and iconic career with a defeat, as Spain have been eliminated from Davis Cup 2024 after losing 2-1 to Netherlands. The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4; 6-4 in Game 1 of the quarter-final tie between Spain and Netherlands, and the Dutch did not read …

No regrets for Spain captain Ferrer after Nadal’s Davis Cup defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

No regrets for Spain captain Ferrer after Nadal’s Davis Cup defeat

The Hindu  

Spain’s Davis Cup captain David Ferrer said he had no regrets about fielding Rafa Nadal in their quarterfinal singles opener against the Netherlands on Tuesday after the 22-times Grand Slam champion fell to defeat in the last game of his career. Following Nadal’s 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Botic van de Zandschulp, world number three Carlos Alcaraz levelled the tie by …

Rafael Nadal’s speech at Davis Cup after retirement: Just want to be remembered as a good person, a kid that followed their dreams
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal’s speech at Davis Cup after retirement: Just want to be remembered as a good person, a kid that followed their dreams

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. “The titles, the numbers are there, so people probably know that, but the way that I would like to be remembered more is like a good person, from a small village in Mallorca,” continued Nadal. “I just …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
4 months, 1 week ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain. MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Rafael Nadal's pro tennis career ends in loss to Dutch Davis Cup duo
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal's pro tennis career ends in loss to Dutch Davis Cup duo

NL Times  

Rafael Nadal’s professional tennis career ended with the Dutch tennis duo’s victory in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. Nadal lost two sets to Botic van de Zandschulp, ending a 29-match winning streak in the Davis Cup singles matches over 20 years. Carlos Alcaraz kept hopes alive for Nadal by beating Tallon Griekspoor in the second singles match, but the …

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career ends after Spain's loss to Netherlands in Davis Cup finals – India TV
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career ends after Spain's loss to Netherlands in Davis Cup finals – India TV

India TV News  

"I just want to be remembered as a good person and a kid that followed his dream and achieved more than what he ever dreamed," said a man whose career resume forced the announcer to take his own sweet time to go through at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in Malaga, Spain on Monday, November 19 as …

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
4 months, 1 week ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

New Indian Express  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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4 months, 1 week ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup
4 months, 1 week ago

Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup

Al Jazeera  

Nadal’s superlative career was celebrated in front of his home crowd in Malaga after Netherlands upset Spain in the Davis Cup. “I had the luck that I had my uncle that was a tennis coach in my village when I was a very, very small kid, and a great family that supports me in every moment… “I just want to …

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis

India Today  

Like a gladiator bidding farewell to the arena, Rafael Nadal was overcome with emotion as the final chapter of his extraordinary tennis saga unfolded. The way I’d like to be remembered more is like a good person from a small village in Mallorca.” ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/WzWoiKNfpY — The Tennis Letter November 19, 2024 FIGHT UNTIL THE END True to his famous …

Rafael Nadal's legacy will be eternal: Alcaraz's emotional tribute to retiring star
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal's legacy will be eternal: Alcaraz's emotional tribute to retiring star

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz paid an emotional tribute to his 'idol' Rafael Nadal after the Spanish tennis great bid an emotional farewell to competitive tennis on Tuesday night in Malaga, closing the curtain on one of the sport's most illustrious careers. The 22-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Davis Cup winner could not secure a victory in his final match, falling 6-4, …

Rafael Nadal beaten in Davis Cup farewell by Netherlands' Van de Zandschulp
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal beaten in Davis Cup farewell by Netherlands' Van de Zandschulp

ABC  

Rafael Nadal's glittering professional tennis career has now come to an end following Spain's elimination from the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Mallorcan, who last month announced he was ending his career after the Davis Cup, bows out following Spain's 2-1 defeat to Netherlands. Spain's world number three Carlos Alcaraz beat Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 6-3 in the second singles to level …

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at the …

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
4 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

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