Olympic-bound Rafael Nadal returns to clay for first time in 19 yrs, wins 1st round tie with Casper Ruud at Nordea Open
5 months, 1 week ago

Olympic-bound Rafael Nadal returns to clay for first time in 19 yrs, wins 1st round tie with Casper Ruud at Nordea Open

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal returned to the clay courts in Bastad for the first time in 19 years by teaming up with Casper Ruud to win a first-round doubles match at the Nordea Open on Monday. Nadal won the singles title in southern Sweden as a 19-year-old in 2005 and this is his first time back since then as he prepares for the Olympic tournament on clay at Roland Garros in Paris. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball as he plays with Norway's Casper Ruud during the men's doubles tennis match Nadal and Ruud won against second-seeded Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Reyes-Varela 6-1, 6-4 in front of a packed crowd that came to see the 38-year-old Spaniard play his first tour match since May when he lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev. Nadal is set to play Leo Borg, the son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg, in the first round of the Bastad singles tournament on Tuesday.

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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
2 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 3 days 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 retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis
1 month 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month 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" …

Nadal focused on Davis Cup, not retirement
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1 month ago

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 …

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

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
1 month 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
1 month 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 tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more

New York Times  

Rafael Nadal retired from tennis on Tuesday night. A tennis player in constant evolution, Nadal — and his rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic that constituted the ‘Big Three’ era — refigured the sport. Subtract Nadal’s 14 Roland Garros titles and his eight remaining majors give him more than tennis legends like John McEnroe and Boris Becker, and tie …

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

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

The Independent  

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

Rafael Nadal loses farewell match in Spain's Davis Cup tie as Botic van de Zandschulp ends Spaniard's staggering streak
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal loses farewell match in Spain's Davis Cup tie as Botic van de Zandschulp ends Spaniard's staggering streak

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, did not get a fairytale ending as he lost his farewell match in Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final tie against Netherlands. Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Juan Medina The 38-year looked a shadow of himself, and hence it is no surprise that the 14-time French Open …

Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup final
1 month ago

Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup final

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday. The Davis Cup will be the final professional tournament of Nadal’s glittering career of almost 23 years. Record 14-time French Open champion Nadal said Monday he was not in Malaga to retire but instead to try and help Spain win the …

Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp Davis Cup Finals 2024 Highlights: Nadal loses farewell match 4-6, 4-6
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp Davis Cup Finals 2024 Highlights: Nadal loses farewell match 4-6, 4-6

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal vs Botic van de Zandschulp Davis Cup 2024 Finals Highlights: Retiring tennis legend Rafael Nadal lost his farewell match 4-6, 4-6 to Botic van de Zandschulp in a Davis Cup quarter-final singles rubber as the Netherlands took a an early 1-0 lead against Spain. Unfazed by the magnitude of the atmosphere in Malaga, Van de Zandschulp, who shocked …

Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup farewell: Will the 4-time champion play vs. Netherlands? Time & how to watch
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup farewell: Will the 4-time champion play vs. Netherlands? Time & how to watch

Live Mint  

Rafael Nadal Davis Cup: The much-anticipated moment in tennis is finally here – Rafael Nadal is set to play his last professional tournament at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Rafael Nadal's Last Dance: An Emotional Farewell The Davis Cup Finals will see Spain face off against the Netherlands, but for many, the spotlight will be entirely on …

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

CNN  

CNN — With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal and Federer play an epic Wimbledon final in July 2008. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal and Federer play on a floating court to promote the city of Doha, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar Open in 2011. Daniel Leal/Pool/AFP/Getty Images An Nadal …

Rafael Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in potential final match
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1 month ago

Rafael Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in potential final match

CNN  

CNN — In emotional scenes in Spain, Rafael Nadal, in his final professional tennis event, lost to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Málaga. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal and Federer leave the court together after the Wimbledon final in July 2007. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Nadal and Federer play an epic Wimbledon final …

Watch: Rafael Nadal gets emotional during national anthem in Davis Cup quarters
1 month ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal gets emotional during national anthem in Davis Cup quarters

India Today  

Legendary Tennis player Rafael Nadal was seen getting emotional during Spain’s national anthem ahead of his Davis Cup quarter-final game against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp on Tuesday, November 19 at Palacio Deportes Martin Carpena in Malaga. Notably, Nadal has announced that Davis Cup would be his last ever professional tournament of his career as the Spaniard is set to …

Retiring Rafael Nadal gets heartfelt message from 'fan' Roger Federer
1 month ago

Retiring Rafael Nadal gets heartfelt message from 'fan' Roger Federer

India Today  

Roger Federer has written a heartwarming farewell message to Rafael Nadal as the former World No.1 gets ready for his final tournament as a professional tennis player -- Davis Cup Finals, starting November 19, Tuesday. Federer even had his retirement match -- a doubles encounter along with Nadal as they teamed up in the Laver Cup in 2022. The Swiss …

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

New York Times  

It was not a fairytale ending for Rafael Nadal, but to understand how he is adored in his home country and beyond, one only had to listen to the noise. He won that and thought, ‘OK, how do I get better to win the U.S. Open, to win Wimbledon?’” After losing the 2007 Wimbledon final, Nadal wept and thought to …

Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup Record: Wins, losses and titles
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal’s Davis Cup Record: Wins, losses and titles

The Hindu  

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is set to retire from the sport at this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. The Davis Cup Finals will be held from November 19 to 24 with the 38-year-old Nadal’s Spain set to face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on the opening day. I don’t think I’ve been able to play without limitations.” READ …

Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready

Firstpost  

Nadal will retire at next week’s tournament in Malaga where he hopes to win a fifth Davis Cup to add to his 22 Grand Slam crowns. AP Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday that he may be forced to sit out the singles at the Davis Cup Finals where the Spanish superstar will call time on his iconic, record-setting career. The 38-year-old …

Rafael Nadal retirement: Rafa hints at skipping Davis Cup singles, says ‘Don’t make decisions based on…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal retirement: Rafa hints at skipping Davis Cup singles, says ‘Don’t make decisions based on…’

Live Mint  

38-year-old Rafael Nadal is all set to bid farewell to his favourite sport during the Davis Cup in Málaga next week. Nadal hasn’t been at his best in 2024, with his last contest being at the Paris Olympics in August, where he lost to longtime rival Novak Djokovic. “First off, we’ll have to see how I feel in training and, …

Alcaraz's Idol Nadal to Face a 'Difficult' Showdown in Riyadh
2 months, 1 week ago

Alcaraz's Idol Nadal to Face a 'Difficult' Showdown in Riyadh

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz will face Rafael Nadal in a highly anticipated showdown in the final of the 'Six Kings Slam' exhibition event in Riyadh. Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share the court with Nadal, who is set to retire from tennis. Despite the emotional farewell, Alcaraz will try to enjoy the match …

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement

The Independent  

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‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics during the Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal has competed infrequently the …

Tennis great Rafael Nadal announces upcoming retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis great Rafael Nadal announces upcoming retirement

NPR  

Tennis great Rafael Nadal announces upcoming retirement SCOTT DETROW, HOST: This November tennis star Rafael Nadal will play in the Davis Cup, and then that's it. And that's why it's kind of a little bit heartbreaking for his career to end this way, in injuries - is because it's hard to imagine Rafael Nadal succumbing to anything or anyone. You …

Carlos Alcaraz hopeful Davis Cup is not Rafael Nadal’s ‘last dance’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz hopeful Davis Cup is not Rafael Nadal’s ‘last dance’

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Rafael Nadal added to Spain’s Davis Cup team after injury issues
3 months ago

Rafael Nadal added to Spain’s Davis Cup team after injury issues

CNN  

CNN — Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain’s Davis Cup team for the Final Eight matches in November, organizers announced Monday. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/AFP/Getty Images 2005 — Nadal went into his first French Open as an inexperienced 18-year-old and emerged a grand slam champion -- beating Roger Federer in the semifinals on his 19th birthday. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves goodbye Nadal wrote on social media that he will miss “those electric and special night sessions” in Arthur Ashe Stadium, “but I don’t …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. I need some time, but for me, looks difficult.” Nadal has not announced anything about a possible retirement, but given his age and a recent history of …

The Pain of Watching Rafael Nadal at These Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Pain of Watching Rafael Nadal at These Olympics

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. Maybe we were watching Nadal for the last time ever, some fans wondered, though Nadal himself scoffed at the prospect at a press conference: “Who said it was last dance?” The faceoff went about as expected, with the top-ranked, slightly younger Serbian earning a decisive victory over his Spanish rival, making the …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It turned out to be a one-sided affair as Novak Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in straight sets, winning 6-1 6-4 in the men's singles second round fixture at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, on Monday. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein of France after his defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles second …

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal served Novak Djokovic a historic bagel in the final of the Italian Open to trigger a racket-smashing spree from the then world no.1 in 2019. On Monday, Nadal was at the receiving end as top seed Djokovic almost returned the favour in the Olympic 'Last Dance' of the two icons at the Paris Summer Games 2024. Rafael Nadal …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal sets up epic second-round showdown with Djokovic after beating Fucsovics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal sets up epic second-round showdown with Djokovic after beating Fucsovics

Firstpost  

Nadal, who has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles on the clay at Roland Garros, defeated 83rd-ranked Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round. Reuters Paris: Rafael Nadal set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, shrugging off lingering injury concerns as fellow Grand Slam warrior Andy Murray prepared for what could be …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal beats Fucsovics to set up second round clash against Djokovic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nadal beats Fucsovics to set up second round clash against Djokovic

The Hindu  

Spain’s Rafa Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday to blast his way into the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament and set up a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic of Serbia. That the Nadal-Djokovic clash will not determine gold was the only slip in the Olympic script as the Spaniard found a second wind on …

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The fans’ first standing ovation for Rafael Nadal occurred when he wasn’t even in their presence, merely an image shown on a video screen as he waited in a stadium hallway to walk out on the court used for the Paris Olympics and the French Open, a tournament he made his domain. This,” the 38-year-old Nadal said with …

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal enters second round; to face rival Novak Djokovic after two years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal enters second round; to face rival Novak Djokovic after two years

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal kicked off his men's singles campaign at the Paris Olympics with an impressive win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round on Sunday, July 28. The duo share 46 men's singles Grand Slam titles between them and will be facing each other after two years of gap. Nadal and Djokovic last faced each other in the quarter-final …

Nadal says he’s not sure he’ll play singles after winning in doubles with Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal says he’s not sure he’ll play singles after winning in doubles with Alcaraz at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal is not sure whether he will compete in singles at the Paris Olympics, saying after he paired with Carlos Alcaraz to win their first-round doubles match Saturday night that he wants to “make the smartest decision possible to have the best chances to bring medal back home.” Nadal’s first match in singles, against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, …

Rafael Nadal's injury setback derails Paris Olympics preparation, gives retirement decision update
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's injury setback derails Paris Olympics preparation, gives retirement decision update

Hindustan Times  

In what is probably his swansong year, Rafael Nadal is probably participating in his final Olympics, and will be featuring in the men's singles and doubles tennis events. In Paris, he will also be looking to get his third Olympic gold, having bagged a singles medal in Beijing 2008 and in men's doubles in 2016. Speaking on his future plans, …

Rafael Nadal falls short against Nuno Borges at Bastad Open final; loses first tour final in two years
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal falls short against Nuno Borges at Bastad Open final; loses first tour final in two years

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal's Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. Portugal's Nuno Borges and Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrate after their men's final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden. Borges was the first to make headway in the …

Rafael Nadal Loses First Final in Two Years, Misses Out on Bastad Open Title
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal Loses First Final in Two Years, Misses Out on Bastad Open Title

News 18  

Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal’s Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. But the 14-time French Open winner struck back immediately on the Borges serve, earning two break-back points before the Portuguese dumped a forehand into the net from inside the service box. Nadal was …

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, …

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