Rafael Nadal PULLS OUT of this year's US Open amid concerns over coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal PULLS OUT of this year's US Open amid concerns over coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Reigning champion Rafael Nadal shocked the US Open by declaring that he will not defend his title in New York this month. Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the US Open, citing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic The Spaniard won the competition last year but said the health situation was 'still complicated' He joins women's world No 1 Ash Barty in declining to play, and it is becoming clear that this is going to be a somewhat depleted field at Flushing Meadows, assuming that the event goes ahead at all. 'All my respects to the USTA, the US Open organisers, and the ATP for trying to put the event together for the players and fans around the world through TV.' RAFAEL NADAL FULL STATEMENT After many thoughts I have decided not to play this year’s US Open.

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Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
1 month, 2 weeks 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, …

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
1 month, 3 weeks 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 heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Retiring Rafael Nadal gets heartfelt message from 'fan' Roger Federer
1 month, 3 weeks 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 faces uncertain future as star pulls out of Laver Cup after previously hinting that 2024 would be his final year in tennis
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal faces uncertain future as star pulls out of Laver Cup after previously hinting that 2024 would be his final year in tennis

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal has raised further concerns about his future after announcing that he has pulled out of the Laver Cup. Rafael Nadal raised concerns about his future after announcing he has pulled out of Laver Cup 38-year-old Nadal previously suggested that 2024 could be his final year in tennis He continued: 'I have so many great, emotional memories from playing …

Roger Federer is back at the US Open as a fan after speaking about Sinner’s ‘tricky’ doping case
4 months ago

Roger Federer is back at the US Open as a fan after speaking about Sinner’s ‘tricky’ doping case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Roger Federer thinks Jannik Sinner’s doping case raises questions about whether the current No. “But the inconsistency, potentially, that he didn’t have to sit out while they were not 100 percent sure what was going on — I think that’s the question here that needs to be answered.” Hours later Tuesday night, Federer received a warm ovation …

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

'Can't create false expectations...': Nadal responds to US Open query with retirement hint, to ‘decide after Olympics'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Can't create false expectations...': Nadal responds to US Open query with retirement hint, to ‘decide after Olympics'

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't easy for Rafael Nadal on Friday as the Spaniard had to battle hard against Argentina's Mariano Navone in their Swedish Open quarter-final fixture. After his win on Friday, Nadal was asked if he would participate in the upcoming US Open, and he confirmed that he checked in for the entry list. "I had to check in for the …

Nadal on entry list for US Open 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal on entry list for US Open 2024

The Hindu  

Four-time champion Rafael Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed on Tuesday for the 2024 US Open after missing the event three of the past four years. World number one Jannik Sinner, this year’s Australian Open champion from Italy, and top-ranked Iga Swiatek, who captured her third consecutive French Open title in June, pace the men’s …

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn’t mean he will play there
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn’t mean he will play there

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal was on the U.S. Open entry list released Tuesday via a protected ranking, although that doesn’t necessarily mean he will compete in the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. He is participating in his first tournament in 1 1/2 months this week in Bastad, Sweden, winning a doubles match alongside Casper Ruud on Monday, then beating …

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn’t have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn’t have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics

Associated Press  

Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, he hasn’t been to in 19 years. Nadal was defeated in the first round of the French Open late last month by eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev — marking the first time in Nadal’s career he has …

The last lap: On the French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

The last lap: On the French Open

The Hindu  

For a good part of the last two decades, everything at the French Open seemed like a prelude to one man’s crowning moment on the concluding Sunday of the tournament. The year 2024, however, has turned out differently for Rafael Nadal, who had clinched the singles title on 14 of his 18 prior visits, as he made an emotional first-round …

Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed

ABC  

The King is dead, long live the King. If this was to be Rafael Nadal's last match at the French Open, the Spaniard leaves a legacy that will forever remain unmatched. Nadal bids emotional farewell to Roland Garros Photo shows Maria Perello cries as she holds Rafael Nadal Jr in the stands during Rafael Nadal's final match at Roland Garros. …

Rafael Nadal says Olympics main goal after early French Open defeat
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal says Olympics main goal after early French Open defeat

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal likened his struggles with injury in the last 18 months to being in a jungle as the 14-times French Open champion hoped to return to Roland Garros for the Olympic Games after making a premature exit from the Grand Slam on Monday. Nadal crashed to a 6-3 7-6 6-3 defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev in Paris and …

Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal loses what may be his French Open finale to Alexander Zverev
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal loses what may be his French Open finale to Alexander Zverev

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal, center, leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev during their first-round match at the French Open. Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 on Monday in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion’s last match at his favorite tournament. Nadal has indicated 2024 …

French Open 2024: What did tournament director Mauresmo say on Nadal being unseeded; Zverev’s domestic abuse trial?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: What did tournament director Mauresmo say on Nadal being unseeded; Zverev’s domestic abuse trial?

The Hindu  

Despite having a dominant record at the French Open, 14-time champion Rafael Nadal has not been seeded this year and so could have been placed anywhere in the bracket and been stuck playing anyone at all, even the very best opponents. This is Nadal’s first Grand Slam tournament without a seeding since the 2005 Australian Open. But that was never …

Rafael Nadal leaves door open, says this may not be his final French Open challenge
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal leaves door open, says this may not be his final French Open challenge

ABC  

He's been playing well and feeling better in practice. Oh, and then there's this little tidbit he dropped during a pre-tournament news conference Saturday: This French Open might not turn out to be the 14-time champion's last appearance, after all, at his favourite event, one he called "magical." "It's a big, big chance that it's going to be my last …

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open great Rafael Nadal refuses to rule out a Roland Garros return in 2025... as 14-time champion insists 'I'm not ready to go just yet'

Daily Mail  

It was never going to be easy for Rafael Nadal to bid goodbye to the place where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles, and the Spaniard yesterday refused to rule out a return to the French Open in 2025. Rafael Nadal has heavily suggested that this would be his final season on the ATP Tour But when he was …

Rafael Nadal ‘not 100% certain’ it is his final French Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal ‘not 100% certain’ it is his final French Open

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said on May 25 that he is likely appearing at the French Open for the final time but cautioned it was “not 100%” certain, describing the tournament where he has been champion 14 times as a “magical place”. “I have fewer limitations than three, four weeks ago, without a doubt.” Nadal had to sit out the 2023 French …

Rafael Nadal says he is feeling better and this might not be his last French Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal says he is feeling better and this might not be his last French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal smiled. Oh, and then there’s this little tidbit he dropped during a pre-tournament news conference Saturday: This French Open might not turn out to be the 14-time champion’s last appearance, after all, at his favorite event, one he called “magical.” Because of his age — he turns 38 on June 3 — and his injuries, not …

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field, after all, and Thursday’s draw set up the 14-time champion for a challenging first-round matchup against No. His matchup against Zverev, the 2020 U.S. Open runner-up and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, is a rematch of their 2022 French Open semifinal that ended when Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle. …

Rafael Nadal’s excellence at the French Open, as seen through the eyes of other tennis players
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal’s excellence at the French Open, as seen through the eyes of other tennis players

Associated Press  

At this point in Rafael Nadal’s career, he is most eager for one particular spectator to get to watch him play: His 1-year-old son. He’s like a wall.” Here are other players’ perspectives on what it’s like to face Nadal — and observations from some of the sport’s top women: “The thing is that, no matter which form Rafa is …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

Associated Press  

If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal’s final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old Spaniard included — surely will remember vividly. He returned in April, but in three places he’s won a total of 27 titles — Barcelona, Madrid, Rome — Nadal made it no further than the fourth round anywhere and called himself “unpredictable.” …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over his fitness and form
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over his fitness and form

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros on Monday to practice and try to figure out whether to compete at the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. About 6,000 fans were there at the French Open’s main stadium, cheering loudly as Nadal stepped onto the court. The training session gave Nadal a chance to …

Rafael Nadal admits he's 'not playing well' and is a huge doubt for Roland Garros after being dumped out of Italian Open in heavy loss to Hubert Hurkacz
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal admits he's 'not playing well' and is a huge doubt for Roland Garros after being dumped out of Italian Open in heavy loss to Hubert Hurkacz

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal has thrown into doubt his participation at the French Open after crashing to a straight-sets loss at the Italian Open yesterday. ‘You can see today on the court how difficult it is,’ said Nadal, the record 14-time French Open champion. Rafael Nadal could miss the French Open after admitting he's not in the best form The Spaniard was …

Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome

Associated Press  

ROME — Fifteen days before he is scheduled to play in what will likely be his final French Open, Rafael Nadal is so unsatisfied with his level of tennis that he’s still debating whether or not to go to Roland Garros. Nadal’s surgically repaired hip and his 37-year-old legs didn’t provide him with the necessary means to be competitive enough …

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’
8 months ago

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal's clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. Spain's Rafael Nadal during practice Not that nearly invincible shape that the tennis world grew accustomed to over the past two decades. “It's a good moment, even if the results are not what used to be,” Nadal said at the Italian Open on Wednesday. “All the matches are tough for me …

Nadal’s clay game is rounding into form just in time for the French Open. ‘Things are happening.’
8 months ago

Nadal’s clay game is rounding into form just in time for the French Open. ‘Things are happening.’

Associated Press  

ROME — Rafael Nadal’s clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. “It’s a good moment, even if the results are not what used to be,” Nadal said at the Italian Open on Wednesday. “Hopefully here in Rome I can play better than I did in Monte Carlo.” Djokovic added that his withdrawal from the Madrid Open wasn’t because of physical …

Rafael Nadal loses in likely last Madrid Open outing, plans to play in Rome
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal loses in likely last Madrid Open outing, plans to play in Rome

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal left Madrid feeling better about his fitness than he did when he arrived, and is now planning to play in Rome while continuing his preparations for the French Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures after losing against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tournament round of 16 tennis match at Caja Magica in Madrid …

Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal has not played his last match before his home fans. The 22-time Grand Slam champion beat Alex de Minaur 7-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, avenging a loss to the Australian less than two weeks ago. Nadal was cheered on by Spanish King Felipe VI, Zinedine Zidane and a raucous crowd that …

Madrid Open 2024: Nadal beats teenager Blanch in straight sets, faces De Minaur in second round
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Nadal beats teenager Blanch in straight sets, faces De Minaur in second round

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal thrashed 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday and will face Australian 10th seed Alex de Minaur next. Nadal, who last claimed the title on Madrid’s clay in 2017, broke again to take the lead in the second set and kept up the pace, giving a tennis masterclass …

Nadal will only play French Open if he can 'compete well'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal will only play French Open if he can 'compete well'

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said on April 24 he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels "capable enough to compete well". The 14-time Roland Garros champion conceded that if the action in Paris were to kick off today, he would not be able to participate but vowed to keep fighting for the chance to play at his most …

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur

News 18  

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. “I’ll try to take a step further in Madrid, then in Rome, and if, in any tournament it’s worth going out there to give everything and die, it’s in Paris.” …

Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 4, 2024. MADRID -- Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that he will return to action on Tuesday in the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nadal called a press conference on the first day of the event he has won 12 times to say he will compete for the …

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride

New York Times  

The best tennis players — even competing on their favourite surface — generally have at least one humiliation they’d prefer to forget. Novak Djokovic’s worst moment also came at his best tournament, losing to the world No 117 Denis Istomin in 2017 at the Australian Open — the event he has won 10 times. The Soderling defeat is the closest …

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up at the Brisbane International in January Clay specialist Rafael Nadal has been granted a wildcard entry into the ATP Barcelona Open. Reuters Rafael Nadal said it will be “a joy” to return to competitive action next week for the first time since January …

Rafael Nadal delays ATP Tour comeback as 22-time Grand Slam winner withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters
9 months ago

Rafael Nadal delays ATP Tour comeback as 22-time Grand Slam winner withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up. The claycourt specialist has …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells; Sumit Nagal named replacement
10 months ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells; Sumit Nagal named replacement

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal's highly-anticipated return to tennis suffered a big blow as he withdrew from the Indian Wells Open 2024 on Thursday. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal has named his replacement who will face the veteran Canadian in the first round in California on Friday. "It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from this amazing tournament at Indian Wells," …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". "I would have loved to play in Doha, where the tournament team, as well as the amazing Qatar fans have always supported me greatly," Nadal said in a statement on X. "I don't think …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal put off his return to the tennis tour because he isn’t yet healthy enough to play, announcing on Wednesday that he will sit out next week’s Qatar Open. “I will focus on keep working to be ready for the exhibition in Las Vegas and the amazing Indian Wells tournament.” The 37-year-old Spaniard is scheduled to participate in an …

Rafael Nadal delays comeback from injury
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal delays comeback from injury

The Independent  

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Ready for Doha? Rafael Nadal gives massive fitness update ahead of second comeback in 2024 - Watch
11 months, 1 week ago

Ready for Doha? Rafael Nadal gives massive fitness update ahead of second comeback in 2024 - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal's 2024 comeback faced an early stutter as the Spaniard sustained a micro muscle tear during the Brisbane International in January. Here is the video: Nadal spent a year sidelined before the Brisbane International, and was expected to challenge for the title at the Australian Open, which saw Jannik Sinner win the men's single trophy. In a video posted …

Rafael Nadal is going to serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal is going to serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Rafael Nadal will serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, part of a recent effort by the kingdom to make inroads into tennis and other sports. Nadal’s new role, announced Monday, includes promoting tennis in Saudi Arabia and plans for a Rafa Nadal Academy there. It signals yet another step into tennis for the …

Security Failed To Recognise Rafael Nadal At ATP Tour In Brisbane - WATCH
1 year ago

Security Failed To Recognise Rafael Nadal At ATP Tour In Brisbane - WATCH

ABP News  

ATP Tour Brisbane 2024: Spanish lawn tennis legend Rafael Nadal was surprisingly unrecognised by one of the security personnel while entering the Arena for the ongoing ATP Tour in Brisbane, as tennis players gear up for the upcoming prestigious Australian Open 2024. The incident caught eyes of the sporting world as both, the security personnel and Rafael Nadal, shared a …

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