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.
Finally, a foot in the inevitable era?
The changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been on an asymptotic course, getting closer and closer to the inevitable but not quite materialising.
In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries
The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including missing 11 majors through a series of injuries
Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear
"Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches. I'm flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Nadal to wait and see on injured leg
Rafael Nadal said he would have to wait and see how his body recovered after needing a medical time-out towards the end of his quarter-final loss at the Brisbane International on Friday.
Nadal's comeback halted in epic encounter in Brisbane
Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday.
Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters
Playing his first tournament since being forced to retire injured at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal was far too strong for the Australian, who did not have the shots to harm the Spaniard.
Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury
The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.
Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane
Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem
Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024
Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.
Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again
Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.