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Rafael Nadal

News and updates on professional tennis player Rafael Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles in his illustrious career. The Spaniard has claimed a record 14 French Open titles, the most of any tennis player at a single major, earning him the nickname 'King of Clay'. Nadal announced his retirement from the sport in October 2024, with his last match set to come at the Davis Cup finals in November.

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Laver Cup 2022 - Day One

Rafael Nadal explains huge difference between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic rivalries

Channel: Tennis Tennis March 11, 2025 By Liam Grace
2024 French Open - Day 2

Rafael Nadal handed match-worn World Cup final shirt by 2010s football icon

Channel: Sport Sport February 19, 2025 By Liam Grace
2025 Australian Open - Day 2

Novak Djokovic 'feels bad' for snubbing Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at Davis Cup

Channel: Tennis Tennis January 14, 2025 By Liam Grace
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Roger Federer names his toughest tennis opponent of all time

Channel: Tennis Tennis December 25, 2024 By Liam Grace
Juan Martin Del Potro Plays Against Novak Djokovic In Farewell Game

Novak Djokovic accused of 'cheating nature' to break Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal record

Channel: Tennis Tennis December 8, 2024 By Liam Grace
Davis Cup Final - Previews

Rafael Nadal tipped to emulate Andy Murray by coaching 'one of the best players ever'

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 28, 2024 By Louis Sealey

Louis Vuitton 'worse than Jaguar rebrand' for post about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 28, 2024 By Liam Grace
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Lorenzo Carnero/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (14928588ct) November 19, 2024 (malaga) The Davis Cup that started this Tuesday in M??laga knows to farewell. And it will be the last professional tournament of Rafa Nadal before his retirement. That's why the 38-year-old tennis player, one of the best in history, broke down to tears when he heard the anthem of Spain at the start of the match at the Mart??n Carpena Sports Palace. An emotional and very intense moment in which Nadal has been wrapped up by his whole family: from his parents to his wife, his son and his mother-in-law. Rafa Nadal Retirement: Final Professional Tournament, Malaga, Spain - 20 Nov 2024

Rafael Nadal's coach blasts 'shabby' Davis Cup farewell ceremony

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 22, 2024 By Chris Davie
Davis Cup Final - Netherlands v Spain Quarter-Final

Rafael Nadal's uncle names problem with retirement ceremony at Davis Cup Finals

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 21, 2024 By Liam Grace
Laver Cup 2022 - Previews

I beat Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic - here's who the greatest is

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 20, 2024 By Liam Grace
Mutua Madrid Open - Day Nine

Andy Murray hails Rafael Nadal and reveals what 'all fans will remember' about him

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 20, 2024 By Liam Grace
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Rafael Nadal's career ends with emotional defeat as Spain knocked out of Davis Cup

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 20, 2024 By Ben Fleming
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal during the national anthem ahead of a Davis Cup quarterfinal match against Netherlands' Botic Van De Zandschulp at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Rafael Nadal breaks down in tears during Spanish anthem at Davis Cup Finals

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 19, 2024 By Liam Grace
Davis Cup Finals - Netherlands v Spain Quarter-Final

Davis Cup Finals: How to watch in UK and full schedule after Rafael Nadal farewell

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 20, 2024 By Liam Grace
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Roger Federer writes love letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of 'emotional' retirement

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 19, 2024 By Liam Grace

Rafael Nadal kissed by Billie Jean King in heartwarming clip ahead of retirement

Channel: Tennis Tennis November 16, 2024 By Liam Grace
Six Kings Slam 2024 - Day Three

Rafael Nadal fears Novak Djokovic to have 'small mental breakdown'

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 23, 2024 By Liam Grace
Six Kings Slam 2024 - Day Three

Rafael Nadal drops worrying hint ahead of last professional tennis match

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 20, 2024 By Liam Grace
Six Kings Slam 2024 - Day Two

Six Kings Slam makes big change after 'unwatchable' complaint from tennis fans

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 19, 2024 By Liam Grace
Tennis - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3

Rafael Nadal urges fans to 'wait' until Novak Djokovic retires to do one thing

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 16, 2024 By Liam Grace