” Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love,” Roger Federer told Rafa Nadal on his retirement. Rafael Nadal closes the curtain on his brilliant career at next month’s Davis Cup Final 8. The King of Clay’s Laver Cup rivals and teammates pay poignant tribute to former…
Getty Rafael Nadal made a rare appearance on the tennis court earlier this month at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nadal lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals before falling to longtime rival Novak Djokovic in the third-place match. It was the penultimate event of Nadal’s career prior to his retirement…
Rafael Nadal‘s final professional appearance before retiring is next month, and Jimmy Connors thinks the Spaniard’s playing style is why he cannot manage physically anymore. Nadal has dealt with injuries and pain throughout his career. His uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, revealed his nephew started taking painkillers during practice sessions in 2005 when he…
One of the best rivalries in tennis history wrote its final chapter on Saturday. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal squared off for the last time–this one in an exhibition rather than on the main tour–at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Djokovic won their third-place match 6-2, 7-6(5). “Thank you very much for…
Rafael Nadal‘s physical issues in the last few years are well-known, but his uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, opened up about how long his nephew had managed pain. After battling for two years to overcome constant injury problems, most notably a severe hip issue sustained at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal announced he would…
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images WHAT’S NEW:Tennis Channel’s second network, T2, will have live coverage of this week’s Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The single-elimination event is highlighted by the return of Rafael Nadal to competition for the first time since the Paris Olympics. Last week he announced his plans to retire next…
Rafael Nadal endured several injury issues before he announced his retirement and former major doubles champion Nicolas Mahut thinks he had no choice but to retire from the sport. Novak Djokovic paid a touching tribute to his great rival, promising to be present for his final-ever appearance at the Davis Cup Finals in November. Nadal…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday October 11, 2024 You can tell a lot about a tennis player just by listening to them speak about other players. Today in Wuhan, we learned a bit more about American Coco Gauff. She gave reporters her thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, and by doing so, revealed more…
Dominant on the clay, and everywhere else, Nadal’s statistical legacy is the stuff of dreams. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 Long live the king – OF CLAY! Today we celebrate the official news of Rafael Nadal‘s retirement in November, by running down some of his most remarkable statistical achievements. We…
Rafael Nadal’s upcoming retirement from professional tennis means fans worldwide will reminisce about his numerous memorable matches and moments. The 38-year-old had previously committed to playing at the Davis Cup. But Nadal has now confirmed that the team event in November will be his final appearance before he retires from tennis. When Nadal began to…
