When it comes to life as a father, Rafael Nadal admits it hasn’t been as easy as game, set, match. The tennis superstar, 37, who welcomed his first child, son Rafael, in October 2022 with wife Maria Francisca Perelló, said…
Argentine requested a T-shirt of Nadal’s after losing to the 22-time Grand Slam champion in Madrid and has garnered mixed reactions from his fellow pros Swapping jerseys in football is commonplace, and part of a tradition that dates back almost…
Rafael Nadal made it clear that his career wasn’t over despite playing his final match at the Madrid Open. The 37-year-old was emotional as he departed the Manolo Santana Stadium but explained that he didn’t want to cry because he…
Rafael Nadal’s spirited run at his final Madrid Masters came to an end when Jiri Lehecka defeated the 37-year-old 7-5, 6-4. Following the match, a ceremony took place celebrating the Spaniard’s previous successes at the tournament, as five banners –…
Rafael Nadal continued his comeback from injury at the Mutua Madrid Open on Monday, when he battled past Pedro Cachin 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3 to reach the fourth round at a tour-level event for the first time since 2022. The Spaniard…
Nobody can say Rafael Nadal hasn’t done everything in his power to be ready for this year’s Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, which takes place from 15 to 21 April. If he doesn’t make it, it will not be for a…
Rafael Nadal hopes to be able to make his return from injury at next week’s Barcelona Open, the 22-time Grand Slam champion. “First training… with the hope of being here these days before the start of the tournament. I’m here…
It appears it is all systems go for Rafael Nadal to at long last make his return to action with the tennis great set to compete at next week’s Barcelona Open. The former world No 1 has not played competitive…
There’s dominance, and then there’s ‘Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo’ dominance. Few have ever been able to have as much success at one tournament as Nadal has at the Monte Carlo Masters, with win after win for the 22-time Grand…
Rafael Nadal has revealed that abdominal issues have resulted in his latest three-month setback from the tennis tour. The 37-year-old, who previously stated that 2024 was likely to represent a “farewell tour” before retirement, has not played since his return…
