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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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Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2020 - Day Six

Rafael Nadal had a superb career but what are his biggest regrets and most painful losses?

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 10, 2024 By Liam Grace
Tennis - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 5

When is Rafael Nadal's last match and who does he face before retirement?

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 15, 2024 By Liam Grace
Laver Cup 2022 - Day One

Roger Federer posts emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal after retirement confirmed

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 10, 2024 By Liam Grace

Rafael Nadal announces tennis retirement after 'difficult years' with injury

Channel: Tennis Tennis October 10, 2024 By Liam Grace
Tennis - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 5

Rafael Nadal urged to delay retirement amid Davis Cup 'last dance' rumours

Channel: Tennis Tennis September 26, 2024 By Liam Grace
Laver Cup 2022 - Day One

Roger Federer will 'consider' retirement U-turn to face Rafael Nadal, says agent

Channel: Tennis Tennis September 23, 2024 By Liam Grace
Jannik Sinner hits a ball with his racket

Rafael Nadal reacts to Jannik Sinner doping scandal — but not everyone agrees

Channel: Tennis Tennis September 5, 2024 By Liam Grace
TENNIS-GBR-WIMBLEDON

Draper can battle his way to the US Open last eight and beyond

Channel: Tennis Tennis September 1, 2024 By The Tipster
TENNIS-OLY-PARIS-2024

Rafael Nadal makes US Open decision after Olympic Games heartbreak

Channel: Tennis Tennis August 7, 2024 By Ben Fleming
Tennis - Paris 24 Olympics Games - Day 5

Rafael Nadal shares retirement update after Olympic dream comes to brutal end

Channel: Tennis Tennis August 1, 2024 By Liam Grace
Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Previews

Djokovic may suffer minor blip in quest for Olympic gold

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 30, 2024 By The Tipster
Tennis - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3

Novak Djokovic booed for 'disrespecting' Rafael Nadal with rude Olympic gesture

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 30, 2024 By Liam Grace
The Olympic Games-Paris 2024

Rafael Nadal snaps at reporter after Novak Djokovic defeat at Paris Olympics

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 29, 2024 By Louis Sealey
French Open Tennis. Roland-Garros 2022.

Rafael Nadal sends message to Novak Djokovic ahead of Paris Olympics clash

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 29, 2024 By Phil Haigh
TENNIS-OLY-PARIS-2024-TRAINING

Novak Djokovic fans launch Rafael Nadal conspiracy theories at Paris Olympics

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 26, 2024 By Liam Grace
Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Previews

Rafael Nadal faces Olympic nightmare as new injury forces him to cancel practice

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 25, 2024 By Liam Grace
Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Previews

When are Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic playing at the Olympics?

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 25, 2024 By Liam Grace
Day Fourteen: The Championships - Wimbledon 2024

Alcaraz and Swiatek will continue dominance on clay with Olympic gold

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 24, 2024 By The Tipster
TENNIS-ATP-SWE

Rafael Nadal falls short in first ATP Tour final since 2022 ahead of last Olympics

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 21, 2024 By Ben Fleming
epa11481809 Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his men's singles first round match against Leo Borg of Sweden during the Nordea Open Tennis tournament in Bastad, Sweden, 16 July 2024. EPA/Adam Ihse SWEDEN OUT

Rafael Nadal reaches first ATP Tour final in over two years before last Olympics

Channel: Tennis Tennis July 20, 2024 By Liam Grace