Nadal

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.

Rafael Nadal calls time on epic tennis career

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Nadal eyes Olympics but not Wimbledon

He last played the tournament in 2022.

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 aspires to be 'competitive' on return

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has undergone surgery twice in 2023 after struggling with a hip injury.

Djokovic to open 2024 at United Cup, but no Nadal

Djokovic will spearhead Serbia at the tournament from December 29-January 7 in Sydney and Perth as he builds towards the defence of his Australian Open title.

Nadal out of top 100 after 20 years

While Novak Djokovic reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz after winning a record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, there were clear signs of the end of an era as Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100 and reached his worst position in the rankings since March of 2003, when he was just a 16-year-old.

Nadal turns down claycourt event wildcard

Nadal has been struggling with a hip injury he suffered at the Australian Open in January, and fears the Spaniard may miss the Paris Grand Slam grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open

I'm not Nadal's replacement, says Alcaraz

The 19-year-old brushed aside Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to add the Barcelona trophy to wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells in 2023. He now has nine career titles

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

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.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Rafael Nadal calls time on epic tennis career

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Nadal eyes Olympics but not Wimbledon

He last played the tournament in 2022.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 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

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

Nadal aspires to be 'competitive' on return

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has undergone surgery twice in 2023 after struggling with a hip injury.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

Djokovic to open 2024 at United Cup, but no Nadal

Djokovic will spearhead Serbia at the tournament from December 29-January 7 in Sydney and Perth as he builds towards the defence of his Australian Open title.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Nadal out of top 100 after 20 years

While Novak Djokovic reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz after winning a record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, there were clear signs of the end of an era as Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100 and reached his worst position in the rankings since March of 2003, when he was just a 16-year-old.

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Nadal turns down claycourt event wildcard

Nadal has been struggling with a hip injury he suffered at the Australian Open in January, and fears the Spaniard may miss the Paris Grand Slam grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023

I'm not Nadal's replacement, says Alcaraz

The 19-year-old brushed aside Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to add the Barcelona trophy to wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells in 2023. He now has nine career titles

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Messi responds to Nadal as greats back each other for sports award

Sporting greats Lionel Messi and Rafael Nadal on Instagram backed each other on to win the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.