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.

January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017

Nadal beats Raonic to reach semifinal

Rafael Nadal claimed a dominant straight-sets win over world number three Milos Raonic to advance to the semifinals at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

January 22, 2017
January 22, 2017

Nadal bests Zverev in five-set thriller

Rafael Nadal's ageing legs outlasted German teenager Alexander Zverev in an epic five sets as Serena Williams sailed into the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday.

January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017

Tennis: Healthy Nadal overcomes Mayer to advance at Aus Open

Rafael Nadal powered into the second round of the Australian Open with a commanding straight-sets win over Germany's Florian Mayer on Tuesday.

January 12, 2017
January 12, 2017

Tennis: Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open

World number ones Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber were named the top seeds on Thursday for next week's Australian Open with organisers aligning with the current rankings.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Tennis: Nadal praises new generation, old foe Federer

Rafael Nadal says the emergence of a new generation is just what tennis needs, while welcoming back old foe Roger Federer to help him keep them at bay.

January 3, 2017
January 3, 2017

Nadal hopes schedule change brings success

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal hopes a dramatic change to his longstanding schedule will lead to success in the Australian Open later this month.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

Kyrgios in tanking row, Nadal bows out

Australia's Nick Kyrgios is booed off court in a tanking row at the Shanghai Masters as Rafael Nadal crashes out and Andy Murray motors into round three.

October 4, 2016
October 4, 2016

Tennis: Nadal, Murray win China Open first round matches

Rafael Nadal storms through his opening match of the China Open as he seeks to redeem his injury-blighted season with a strong run in Beijing.

September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016

Cyber hackers publish medical data for Farah, Nadal and Rose

Mo Farah, Rafael Nadal and Justin Rose are among athletes targeted in the latest leak of confidential medical documents that the world anti-doping agency (WADA) says were hacked by a Russian cyber espionage group.

September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016

Stan is super dangerous: Nadal

Rafael Nadal describes Stan Wawrinka as "super dangerous" after he clinched the US Open to claim his third Grand Slam title