By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 They were heated rivals. So much so, that they rarely had time for friendship. Such was the sway of the Nadal – Djokovic rivalry, which spanned three decades, and 60 meetings, so many of them truly epic. Today, when Rafael Nadal announced the end of…
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, effective at the end of the season. His planned farewell is the Davis Cup Finals with Spain, set for November 19-24 at home in Malaga. The 38-year-old posted a video on social media. “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,”…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 10, 2024Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty King of clay Rafael Nadal famously said suffering is a prerequisite for Grand Slam success. Carlos Alcaraz said Nadal’s retirement is a painful prospect for him and the sport More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis After Alcaraz was upset 7-6(5), 7-5 by 23-year-old Tomas Machac…
Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) – October 10, 2024…
With speculation surrounding his future, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis after the upcoming Davis Cup Finals next month. Despite a remarkable career marked by 22 Grand Slam titles, Nadal has faced multiple injuries in recent years, prompting this difficult decision. In a heartfelt video shared on social media,…
This 2024 tennis season will, in fact, be Rafael Nadal’s last one on tour. And the Davis Cup Finals will be his last event. Nadal announced his retirement from tennis with a post via social media on Thursday. He plans on playing for Spain, starting with a quarterfinal tie against the Netherlands, November 19-24 at…
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis after months of continued struggles. Nadal is the greatest clay-court player in the sport’s history, and some of his achievements will likely never be broken or matched. He won 14 Roland Garros titles and 92 ATP Tour-level career titles. He was the World No. 1 on the…
According to Spanish Davis Cup captain David Ferrer, Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in November at the 2024 Davis Cup Final 8 stage in Malaga. The last time Nadal was on the tennis courts was in Paris for the Olympics, where he played doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. It was a solid run, even though…
Getty The eight countries who have advanced at the Davis Cup Finals announced their rosters on Monday. Among the nominees for Spain is Rafael Nadal, who has played sparingly in 2024 and has not taken the court since the Paris Olympics. In addition to Spain, the other quarterfinalists are Australia, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Italy, the…
Spanish Davis Cup team captain David Ferrer confirmed that Rafael Nadal will be in contention for a spot on the Spanish team for the 2024 Davis Cup Final 8. The Final 8 is the concluding stage of the Davis Cup competition, and as in previous years, it will be held in Malaga. That city is…
