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Coach Andy! Murray starts work with Novak Djokovic as tennis legends team up... after he was dubbed 'bald and old by rival who is unimpressed by his retirement 'circus'

Andy Murray shocked the tennis world in November last year when he announced he would coach Novak Djokovic in one of the most sensational appointments in the sport’s history. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray took to the courts in Australia ahead of this year's Open The former rivals announced that they would train together after Murray retired last year Murray …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian teenager, Maaya Rajeshwaran, 'offered one-year contract' to train at Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain

Hindustan Times

An up-and-coming potential star for the future of Indian tennis received a boost this week, as 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi received the opportunity to travel to Europe to continue her coaching, at the prestigious Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. Rafael Nadal’s academy chooses a select group of players to travel to the recently-retired tennis legend's home at the island …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction

Hindustan Times

Novak Djokovic recently made a bombshell announcement, naming Andy Murray as his new coach, starting from the 2025 Australian Open. A former player revealed if Rafael Nadal would follow Andy Murray's coaching career path. Speaking to Eurosport, former player Alex Corretja feels that it is 'impossible' to see Nadal as a coach in the future. I feel like Andy, even …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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, …

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches as a tribute is played following his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. AP Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches as a tribute is played following his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. AP Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warrior on court, gentleman off it: Sachin's special retirement message to Nadal

India Today

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar joined the global chorus of admiration for Rafael Nadal as the tennis icon retired from professional tennis. In a special video for ATP, Tendulkar celebrated Nadal’s legendary career, praising not just his achievements on the court but also his humility and sportsmanship off it. His last years were marred by a chronic hip injury that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches as a tribute is played following his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. AP Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lead tributes to Rafael Nadal after retirement: ‘Long live Rafa’

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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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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I have left a legacy: Rafael Nadal retires from tennis

Deccan Chronicle

Malaga: Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. "I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one," Nadal told fans in Malaga in a speech during …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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Coach Andy! Murray starts work with Novak Djokovic as tennis legends team up... after he was dubbed 'bald and old by rival who is unimpressed by his retirement 'circus'

Indian teenager, Maaya Rajeshwaran, 'offered one-year contract' to train at Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction

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

Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends

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

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

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

Warrior on court, gentleman off it: Sachin's special retirement message to Nadal

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

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

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

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

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lead tributes to Rafael Nadal after retirement: ‘Long live Rafa’

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

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

I have left a legacy: Rafael Nadal retires from tennis

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

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

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