Rafael Nadal

Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement

Retired Swiss star Federer and Nadal faced each other 14 times at Grand Slam tournaments with Nadal holding a 6-3 advantage in finals.

Spanish captain Ferrer tight-lipped on Nadal's role in Davis Cup

The 38-year-old Nadal last month announced he was putting an end to his glittering tennis career after the Davis Cup final

End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week.

Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit

Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday.

'Don't leave tennis', Djokovic tells Nadal after 'amazing rivalry'

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time after Alcaraz defeat

The 38-year-old Nadal announced last week he would retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Alcaraz will face 'difficult' clash with 'idol' Nadal

Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, announced last week that he will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Retiring Nadal remains an inspiring role model for fellow pros

As a child Alcaraz had watched Nadal and was grateful for the "immense gift" of playing alongside him at the Paris Olympics earlier this year which was held at Roland Garros.

Nadal's place in tennis history etched in clay

When a teenaged Rafa Nadal bounced in to Roland Garros in pirate pants and sleeveless shirt in May 2005 before scything through the draw, few realised it marked the start of an unprecedented era of sporting domination.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

'We all know what a champion you are'

Following is reaction to Rafa Nadal securing a men's record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in Sunday's French Open final:

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Nadal wins 14th French Open title

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 14th French Open by crushing Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 on Sunday to claim an all-time best men's singles 22nd Grand Slam title.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Nadal into 14th French Open final as Zverev quits with horror injury

Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday when Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a sickening right ankle injury.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet' after sending Djokovic packing

Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Nadal downs Djokovic to reach 15th French Open semi-final

Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Nadal sets up Djokovic clash after gruelling last-16 win

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic.

May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022

Djokovic cruises into possible Nadal quarterfinal 

Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarterfinal meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Djokovic, Nadal roll into last 16 at French Open

"I'm always very motivated when I get on the court, with the desire to produce my best level each time. It's not always possible to do it, but today it was very good," said Djokovic.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

From Nadal shirt to Nadal on the dirt for France's Moutet

As a child, Corentin Moutet was such a dedicated fan of Rafael Nadal that he used to sleep in one of the Spanish star's trademark sleeveless shirts.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Nadal cruises into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.