Clay court king 'impossible' to dethrone in Paris
7 months ago

Clay court king 'impossible' to dethrone in Paris

China Daily  

Rafael Nadal leaving the court after a practice session in Paris on Tuesday. AFP When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semifinal loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge. "Winning a match against Rafa at Roland Garros is almost impossible," admitted a bamboozled Ferrer as he trudged off Court Philippe Chatrier. Nadal would go on to claim the French Open title in each of the next three years, beating Federer in the final on all three occasions. "With Rafa on clay in a best-of-five, it's like a war," said Nadal's coach Carlos Moya.

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Fans flock to watch Rafael Nadal test the clay at Roland Garros
7 months ago

Fans flock to watch Rafael Nadal test the clay at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

Even in a training session for a tournament he might yet miss, Rafael Nadal still drew a crowd at Roland Garros on Monday. Six days before the main tournament started, the 14-time French Open winner trained on the Parisian Central Court on Monday afternoon, with several thousand spectators in the stands. Nadal hadn’t set foot on the Paris clay court …

Why Europe’s tennis clay season – Nadal or no Nadal – should be on your radar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Europe’s tennis clay season – Nadal or no Nadal – should be on your radar

New York Times  

They arrive at the Monte Carlo Country Club or at Madrid’s Caja Magica in April, or they touch down at the Foro Italica in Rome or Roland Garros in Paris in May. The clay court season is upon us It’s a glorious time of year. El Rey Any discussion of clay court tennis has to begin with Rafael Nadal, the …

With Nadal out, Roland Garros prepares for a season of change
1 year, 7 months ago

With Nadal out, Roland Garros prepares for a season of change

Live Mint  

For years, tennis’ European spring came with a sense of certainty. Having missed the entire clay season, a sombre Nadal announced last week that he would miss Roland Garros and possibly the rest of the year. I am not the guy who likes to predict a lot the future, so I'm just following my personal feelings and just following what …

Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last year of tennis career
1 year, 7 months ago

Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last year of tennis career

The Hindu  

For months, Rafael Nadal waited for his body to heal. He finally acknowledged on May 18 that it wasn’t going to happen in time for Roland Garros, where play begins in 10 days — and, while he’s not exactly sure when he will be fully recovered from a lingering hip injury, Nadal said he expects to return to action at …

The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open
1 year, 7 months ago

The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open

Firstpost  

In his 115 matches at Roland Garros, with a 112-3 win-loss record, Nadal was pushed to five sets on only three occasions When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge. On the crushed red brick …

King of Clay Rafael Nadal wins record 14th at Roland Garros
2 years, 6 months ago

King of Clay Rafael Nadal wins record 14th at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

“ Victory belongs to the most tenacious.” — Inscription on the stadium wall over Court Philippe-Chatrier. He needed a pre-final injection to kill the tormenting pain, which made his foot feel “asleep.” No wonder Nadal said, “I’d rather have a new foot than win here.” The humble Spaniard always downplays his chances to win Grand Slam titles, despite a record …

Andy Murray awed by Rafael Nadal's 'incredible' French Open record
2 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray awed by Rafael Nadal's 'incredible' French Open record

Firstpost  

“Winning 14 Grand Slams at the same place is incredible. There’s hardly any player on the Tour who will get the opportunity to play Roland Garros 14 times, much less win it,” said Murray. “There’s hardly any players on the Tour who will get the opportunity to play Roland Garros 14 times, much less win it.” Nadal won his first …

Cashing on Clay: How Rafael Nadal's Epic French Open Domination Can Serve Your Financial Success
2 years, 6 months ago

Cashing on Clay: How Rafael Nadal's Epic French Open Domination Can Serve Your Financial Success

News 18  

Last night, tennis legend Rafael Nadal clinched his 14th French Open win. But a closer look at Sunday’s Roland Garros 2022 final also presents a treasure trove of actionable financial insights for everyone. Invest Time, Not Just Your Money At 36, Rafael Nadal is the oldest player to win at the Roland Garros tournament. IN PICS | Rafael Nadal Oldest …

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